Scientific Realism and the Semantic Incommensurability Thesis
Studies in History and Philosophy of Science A 40 (2):196-202 (2009)
| Abstract | This paper reviews the situation with respect to the referential approach to the problem of semantic incommensurability. It argues that the thesis of semantic incommensurability does not pose a significant threat to scientific realism. However, there exists a "non-realist" defence of incommensurability, according to which the referential approach begs the question against advocates of the incommensurability thesis. This defence is criticized, and the basis for a realist response to incommensurability is presented. | |||||||||
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