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Metaphysical Realism and Anti-Realism

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Metaphysical Realism and Anti-Realism
Authors and Contributors      By (author) J. T. M. Miller
SeriesElements in Metaphysics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:75
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenrePhilosophy
Philosophy - metaphysics and ontology
Philosophy - epistemology and theory of knowledge
ISBN/Barcode 9781009009089
ClassificationsDewey:110
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 7 July 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Minimally, metaphysical realists hold that there exist some mind-independent entities. Metaphysical realists also (tend to) hold that we can speak meaningfully or truthfully about mind-independent entities. Those who reject metaphysical realism deny one or more of these commitments. This Element aims to introduce the reader to the core commitments of metaphysical realism and to illustrate how these commitments have changed over time by surveying some of the main families of views that realism has been contrasted with: such as (radical) scepticism, idealism, and anti-realism.