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A pragmatist's guide to philosophy of science: Holly K. Andersen and Sandra D. Mitchell (eds.): The pragmatist challenge: pragmatist metaphysics for philosophy of science. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2023, 214 pp, €74.90 HB.

Authors :
Antoniou, Antonis
Source :
Metascience. Mar2024, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p31-34. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This article is a review of the book "The Pragmatist Challenge: Pragmatist Metaphysics for Philosophy of Science," edited by Holly K. Andersen and Sandra D. Mitchell. The book consists of six essays by distinguished philosophers of science and explores the application of pragmatist approaches to various topics in philosophy of science. The essays cover subjects such as the role of truth in science, scientific realism, the toleration of metaphysically loaded concepts, the unification of scientific theories, and the interpretation of quantum field theory. The book offers a valuable contribution to the field and will be of interest to those interested in pragmatist approaches to philosophy of science. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08150796
Volume :
33
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Metascience
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176005981
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11016-023-00929-7