Cosmological realism. (August 2021)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- Cosmological realism. (August 2021)
- Main Title:
- Cosmological realism
- Authors:
- Merritt, David
- Abstract:
- Abstract: I discuss the relevance of the current predicament in cosmology to the debate over scientific realism. I argue that the existence of two, empirically successful but ontologically inconsistent cosmological theories presents difficulties for the realist position.
- Is Part Of:
- Studies in history and philosophy of science. Volume 88(2021)
- Journal:
- Studies in history and philosophy of science
- Issue:
- Volume 88(2021)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 88, Issue 2021 (2021)
- Year:
- 2021
- Volume:
- 88
- Issue:
- 2021
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2021-0088-2021-0000
- Page Start:
- 193
- Page End:
- 208
- Publication Date:
- 2021-08
- Subjects:
- Cosmology -- Scientific realism -- Dark matter -- Abduction
Science -- History -- Periodicals
Science -- Philosophy -- Periodicals
509 - Journal URLs:
- http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00393681 ↗
http://www.elsevier.com/journals ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1016/j.shpsa.2021.05.011 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 0039-3681
- Deposit Type:
- Legaldeposit
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- Physical Locations:
- British Library DSC - 8490.652000
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