An innovative book in the philosophy of science that will be meaningful and accessible to wider audiences; Chang's pragmatic realism for 'realistic people' should appeal to scholars and students in philosophy, science and history, and all who are concerned about the place of science and empirical tr...

An innovative book in the philosophy of science that will be meaningful and accessible to wider audiences; Chang's pragmatic realism for 'realistic people' should appeal to scholars and students in philosophy, science and history, and all who are concerned about the place of science and empirical truth in society.