PHILOSOPHY FOR SCIENTISTS - Scientific Realism and Antirealism

This video outlines the primary reason for thinking that our best scientific theories are at least approximately true, and looks at some objections to that argument. It also introduces the primary argument for thinking that our best theories might not be even approximately true, and discusses some alternative ways of thinking about science.

Study questions:
• How compelling is the ‘no miracles’ argument?
• Do the statements in a scientific theory aim at truth?
• Is structural realism a plausible view?