Scientific Realism

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Exploring the optimistic view of scientific realism, Stathis Psillos presents a thorough examination that defends the idea that our best scientific theories accurately reflect reality. The book delves into the challenges faced by scientific realism throughout the twentieth century, addressing critiques from reductive empiricism, instrumentalism, and modern skeptical empiricism. Psillos aims to reaffirm the intuitive appeal of scientific realism amidst these philosophical debates, providing a comprehensive understanding of its significance in contemporary science.