Introduction.

Autor: Gaeta, Rodolfo, Gentile, Nélida, Lucero, Susana
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Zdroj: Journal for General Philosophy of Science; Jun2024, Vol. 55 Issue 2, p177-179, 3p
Abstrakt: This document is an introduction to a special issue of the Journal for General Philosophy of Science, focusing on the work of philosopher Anjan Chakravartty. Chakravartty is known for his research on scientific realism and anti-realism, as well as his contributions to metaphysics and the philosophy of science. The special issue includes articles by various authors discussing Chakravartty's ideas and theories, with Chakravartty providing responses and comments. The topics covered in the articles include the relationship between science and metaphysics, the explanatory power of dispositional realism, the problem of conflicting scientific models, and epistemic disagreements in scientific ontology. Chakravartty also offers his own reflections on these topics in his article. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index