Looking at the premise of scientific realism, this text shows how to expand perceptual and introspective consciousness, and come to see the physical world and ourselves through the categories provided by science.
Looking at the premise of scientific realism, this text shows how to expand perceptual and introspective consciousness, and come to see the physical w...
The influence of Patricia and Paul Churchland's work on contemporary philosophy and cognitive science has been profound. The Churchlands have challenged nearly all prevailing doctrines concerning knowledge, mind, science, and language.
The influence of Patricia and Paul Churchland's work on contemporary philosophy and cognitive science has been profound. The Churchlands have challeng...
"Churchland and Hooker have collected ten papers by prominent philosophers of science which challenge van Fraassen's thesis from a variety of realist perspectives. Together with van Fraassen's extensive reply . . . these articles provide a comprehensive picture of the current debate in philosophy of science between realists and anti-realists."-Jeffrey Bub and David MacCallum, "Foundations of Physics Letters"
"Churchland and Hooker have collected ten papers by prominent philosophers of science which challenge van Fraassen's thesis from a variety of realist ...
