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Realism for Realistic People: A New Pragmatist Philosophy of Science
Realism for Realistic People: A New Pragmatist Philosophy of Science
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Hasok Chang's book offers a philosophy of science for realistic people, inspired by pragmatist philosophy. He reconceives reality and truth based on the operational coherence of epistemic activities and proposes an activist realism that aims to improve our knowledge of realities through practical efforts. The book appeals to scholars and students in philosophy, science, and the history of science, as well as those concerned about the role of science and empirical truth in society.
Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
In his groundbreaking work, Hasok Chang develops a philosophy of science that caters to the needs of practical individuals who are eager to comprehend and advance the actual practices of inquiry in science and other knowledge-driven domains. Drawing inspiration from pragmatist philosophy, he reimagines the concepts of reality and truth by grounding them in his notion of the operational coherence of epistemic activities. As a result, he presents novel pragmatist perspectives on truth and reality as operational ideals that can be attained through practical scientific endeavors. Contrary to traditional scientific realism, which seeks to establish a correspondence between our theories and an ultimate reality, Chang advocates for an activist realism: a steadfast commitment to employ all feasible means to enhance our understanding of realities. This thought-provoking book will captivate scholars and students in philosophy, science, and the history of science, as well as anyone who is deeply interested in the role of science and empirical truth in society.
In his groundbreaking work, Hasok Chang develops a philosophy of science that caters to the needs of practical individuals who are eager to comprehend and advance the actual practices of inquiry in science and other knowledge-driven domains. Drawing inspiration from pragmatist philosophy, he reimagines the concepts of reality and truth by grounding them in his notion of the operational coherence of epistemic activities. As a result, he presents novel pragmatist perspectives on truth and reality as operational ideals that can be attained through practical scientific endeavors. Contrary to traditional scientific realism, which seeks to establish a correspondence between our theories and an ultimate reality, Chang advocates for an activist realism: a steadfast commitment to employ all feasible means to enhance our understanding of realities. This thought-provoking book will captivate scholars and students in philosophy, science, and the history of science, as well as anyone who is deeply interested in the role of science and empirical truth in society.
Weight: 1435g
ISBN-13: 9781108470384
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