Leplin, Jarrett. <br/><br/>
A novel defense of scientific realism / 
Jarrett Leplin. 
 - New York :  Oxford University Press,  1997. 
 - 1 online resource (xii, 204 pages) :  illustrations. 
 - Oxford University Press on-line .
 - Oxford University Press on-line. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-194) and index. 
<br/><br/> Truth and the Success of Science  Conceptions of Novelty  An Analysis of Novelty  Applications  Realism and Novelty  Counterarguments  The Future of Realism  1  3 --  2  34 --  3  64 --  4  83 --  5  98 --  6  136 --  7  178. 
<br/><br/> Attempting to reinstate the common-sense idea that theoretical knowledge is achievable, the author of this text accounts for the genesis of the sceptical position, then introduces his argument for Minimalist Scientific Realism. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0585223513 9780585223513 1602561907 9781602561908 9780195113631 0195113632 1280453885 9781280453885 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Realism.<br/>Science--Philosophy.<br/>SCIENCE--Philosophy & Social Aspects.<br/>Realism.<br/>Science--Philosophy.<br/>Wetenschappelijk realisme.<br/>Filosofia da ciencia.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic book.<br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>Q175.32.R42  / .L47 1997eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>501