Metaphysical Realism and Anti-Realism

J. T. M. Miller (Durham University)

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Cambridge University Press
07 July 2022

Philosophy; Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge

Series: Elements in Metaphysics

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.

By: J. T. M. Miller (Durham University)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 118g
ISBN: 9781009009089
ISBN 10: 1009009087
Series: Elements in Metaphysics
Pages: 75
Publication Date: 07 July 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. What is Metaphysical Realism?; 3. Rejecting Realism; 4. The Prospects for Realism.