Category: philosophy

Keith Douglas Happy new year everyone! I hope everyone can find a time to be happy this year, at some point. Last time, I began the topic of explanation vs. excuse. I do not have an explanation for why I received no comments, but that’s what happened. More on Explanations and Excuses This time I…

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Keith Douglas Last time, I illustrated the difference between realism and instrumentalism, one species of anti-realism in the philosophy of science. I received no responses. Moving on, then. Explanations vs. Excuses These days we hear a lot of wondering about: “Should X have done Y? Was Z justified? Why W?” It is thus not surprising…

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