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WITTGENSTEIN AGAINST THE REALISM/ANTI-REALISM DISTINCTION
In this Blue Book, Ludwig Wittgenstein puts forward an argument against the general realism/anti-realism distinction in metaphysics. If the argument is right, neither realism nor anti-realism concerning any putative element of reality is permissable.
George M. Strander
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A critique of continental anti-realism
Submission note: A thesis submitted in total fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to the School of Communication, Arts and Critical Enquiry, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora.A ...
Sebold, Richard (14361555)
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Scientific Realism/Anti-Realism Debate: Roy Bhaskar’s Position [PDF]
The debate between scientific realism and anti-realism has long revolved around scientific theories. Realists contend that scientific theories are true or approximately true.
Maryam Poostforush, Mostafa Taqavi
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The Relationship between Scientific Realism and Scientific Progress Accounts [PDF]
One of the most significant topics in the philosophy of science literature is the debate between scientific realism and anti-realism. In recent years, a considerable amount of literature has emerged on scientific progress accounts.
Siavash Mazdapour, Mostafa Taqavi
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Realism and Anti-Realism Are Both True (and False) [PDF]
The perennial nature of some of philosophy’s deepest problems is a puzzle. Here, one problem, the realism–anti-realism debate, and one type of explanation for its longevity, are examined. It is argued that realism and anti-realism form a dialetheic pair:
Dietrich, Eric
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What anti-realism about hinges could possibly be? [PDF]
The paper addresses the issue of what epistemic anti-realism could possibly be, in the context of “hinge epistemology.” According to this new epistemological trend, justification depends on evidence together with general background assumptions—for ...
A. Coliva, Annalisa Coliva
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Towards Cognitive Moral Quasi-Realism
There is a long-standing discussion concerning the nature of moral discourse. Multiple views range from realism—according to which moral discourse is closer to scientific discourse than to fictional discourse—to anti-realism—according to which moral ...
Eduardo García-Ramírez
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Philosophy of Chemistry against Standard Scientific Realism and Anti-Realism
In this paper, it is suggested that philosophy of chemistry can be seen as having quite a central role in the post-Kuhnian philosophy of science in general, and in analysing the scientificc realism vs anti-realism debate in standard philosophy of science,
Rein Vihalemm
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Metaphorical Truth and Neopragmatic Realism of Hilary Putnam
Introduction. The problems of reference, truth, and realism are extremely important for contemporary philosophical discourse. Interesting interpretations of these problems have been given by such thinkers as Paul Ricoeur and Hilary Putnam.
P. A. Ilyin
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Criticism of Don Cupitt's anti-realist faith from the point of view of examining the foundations of modern philosophy [PDF]
The main issue of this article is to examine the religious studies aspects of the anti-realist viewpoint of Don Cupitt- an English theologian - from the entry of examining his viewpoint about God, the religion of mysticism, as well as the analytical ...
somayeh zarei, Qorban Elmi
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