TY - BOOK AU - Leplin,Jarrett TI - A novel defense of scientific realism T2 - Oxford University Press on-line SN - 0585223513 AV - Q175.32.R42 .L47 1997eb U1 - 501 20 PY - 1997/// CY - New York PB - Oxford University Press KW - Realism KW - Science KW - Philosophy KW - SCIENCE KW - Philosophy & Social Aspects KW - bisacsh KW - fast KW - Wetenschappelijk realisme KW - gtt KW - Filosofia da ciencia KW - larpcal KW - Electronic book KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-194) and index; 1; Truth and the Success of Science; 3 --; 2; Conceptions of Novelty; 34 --; 3; An Analysis of Novelty; 64 --; 4; Applications; 83 --; 5; Realism and Novelty; 98 --; 6; Counterarguments; 136 --; 7; The Future of Realism; 178 N2 - 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 UR - https://libproxy.firstcity.edu.my:8443/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=23644 ER -