Majesty of Reason | Scientific Realism and Antirealism | @KaneB @MajestyofReason | Uploaded May 2021 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
What is scientific realism? Why should we believe it? Why should we disbelieve it? Buckle up for some juicy philosophy of science with Kane B.
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VIDEO OUTLINE
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Defining scientific realism
4:32 Approximate truth
11:14 Entity realism and structural realism
16:08 Antirealism
20:45 No Miracles Argument
34:38 Argument from Corroboration
45:26 Pessimistic Meta-induction
56:31 Unconceived Alternatives
1:00:51 Why is Kane an antirealist?
RESOURCES
Wanna dig deeper into scientific realism and anti-realism? Check these out:
Scientific Realism (SEP): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/scientific-realism/
Realism and Theory Change in Science (SEP): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/realism-theory-change/
Scientific Realism and Antirealism (IEP): https://iep.utm.edu/sci-real/
Constructive Empiricism (SEP): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/constructive-empiricism/
Mizrahi (2020), “Key Arguments Against Scientific Realism” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7971983
Kane B’s excellent video series on philosophy of science (1) and scientific realism (2):
(1) youtube.com/watch?v=Zop6eVSXUH0&list=PLXKKIUdnOESGJ2Gjea3vAlsYwNNzXJwP9
(2) youtube.com/watch?v=a0UxFhKOiFg&list=PLXKKIUdnOESHcJwaBL2--vHSR5tWwjn-h
And the usual links:
My book: amazon.com/Majesty-Reason-Critical-Thinking-Philosophy-ebook/dp/B086G7KS52
My website: majestyofreason.wordpress.com
What is scientific realism? Why should we believe it? Why should we disbelieve it? Buckle up for some juicy philosophy of science with Kane B.
Like the show? Help it grow! Consider becoming a patron (thanks!): patreon.com/majestyofreason
If you wanna make a one-time donation or tip (thanks!): paypal.com/paypalme/josephcschmid
Kane B’s channel: youtube.com/user/kanebaker91
VIDEO OUTLINE
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Defining scientific realism
4:32 Approximate truth
11:14 Entity realism and structural realism
16:08 Antirealism
20:45 No Miracles Argument
34:38 Argument from Corroboration
45:26 Pessimistic Meta-induction
56:31 Unconceived Alternatives
1:00:51 Why is Kane an antirealist?
RESOURCES
Wanna dig deeper into scientific realism and anti-realism? Check these out:
Scientific Realism (SEP): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/scientific-realism/
Realism and Theory Change in Science (SEP): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/realism-theory-change/
Scientific Realism and Antirealism (IEP): https://iep.utm.edu/sci-real/
Constructive Empiricism (SEP): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/constructive-empiricism/
Mizrahi (2020), “Key Arguments Against Scientific Realism” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7971983
Kane B’s excellent video series on philosophy of science (1) and scientific realism (2):
(1) youtube.com/watch?v=Zop6eVSXUH0&list=PLXKKIUdnOESGJ2Gjea3vAlsYwNNzXJwP9
(2) youtube.com/watch?v=a0UxFhKOiFg&list=PLXKKIUdnOESHcJwaBL2--vHSR5tWwjn-h
And the usual links:
My book: amazon.com/Majesty-Reason-Critical-Thinking-Philosophy-ebook/dp/B086G7KS52
My website: majestyofreason.wordpress.com
