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Original Articles

Van Fraassen's metaphysical move

Pages 21-34 | Published online: 09 Jun 2008
 

Abstract

Various aspects of van Fraassen's constructive empiricism are discussed. His concept of observability is said to have opened few unresolvable dilemmas. It is because of the confusion between observable/non‐observable and testable/metaphysical distinctions. Finally, the constructive empiricist is said to have failed in his attempt at reducing the metaphysical component of science.

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