Why Science Needs Metaphysics: A Plea for Structural Realism

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9780812696035
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3 units
Binding:
Paperback
Publication Date:
2007-06-28
Author:
Elie Zahar
Language:
english
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Recent scholars have attempted to remake epistemology as a purely subjectivist enterprise. Elie Zahar argues convincingly that rational metaphysics is both relevant and crucial to scientific research and discovery, and presents case studies on the development of the atomic theory and Einsteins philosophy of science to support his contention.