Does science have a moving target?

American Philosophical Quarterly 42 (1):47-58 (2005)
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Kuhn argues that science does not aim at the truth. Alexander Bird raises concerns form Kuhn's view. I defend Kuhn's claim and argue that insofar as science has a goal it is a moving target.

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K. Brad Wray
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