Scientific Realism on Historical Science and Creationism

Abraham Graber

Chapter Chapter 5 in Modes of Explanation, 2014, pp 75-92 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract The goal of this chapter is first to consider how a scientific realist might view the debate over the veracity of evolutionary theory, and second how that scientific realist would deal with the claim that creationism is or is not “science.” Before proceeding it is, however, important to note that the views that fall under the realist umbrella are many and varied. There is no single realist position. One cannot speak with the Voice of Realism. Be that as it may, I expect that the vast majority of realists would be willing to endorse most of what follows.

Keywords: Good Explanation; Scientific Realism; Historical Science; Real Estate Price; Canadian Goose (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1057/9781137403865_5

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