Reflections on philosophy, mathematics and science. Thursday, October 6, 2016. A Gentle Introduction to Scientific Realism. There is nothing really new here, but these notes might be helpful for students who want a short, basic introduction to some aspects of the scientific realism debate. Entry on the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

My research starts with the basic idea that there is more to the goals of science than just describing nature. I show how these goals influence scientific theories, concepts, and explanations. I am an assistant professor in the department of Philosophy. At The University of Kentucky. Where I teach a variety of courses about the relationships between science and society, as well as philosophy of science, logic, and health care ethics.

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