REALIZAM I ZAKLJUČAK NA NAJBOLJE OBJAŠNJENJE
REALISM AND THE INFERENCE TO THE BEST EXPLANATION
Author(s): Aleksandra ZorićSubject(s): Philosophy, Logic, Philosophy of Science
Published by: Filozofsko društvo Srbije
Keywords: realism; antirealism; inference to the best explanation; success; reference; truth; induction;
Summary/Abstract: The well known argument for realism is that the explanation of the success of science is possible only on grounds of one`s acceptance of realist stance. The argument in question is the so-called inference to the best explanation or „no miracles“ argument. The aim of this work is to analyze this argument as well as the most important antirealist objections to it. We will show that although these objections carry certain weight, nonetheless they fail to present an essential obstacle for the realist position.
Journal: Theoria
- Issue Year: 52/2009
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 37-52
- Page Count: 16
- Language: Serbian