What is scientific realism? Why should we believe it? Why should we disbelieve it? Buckle up for some juicy philosophy of science with Kane B. Like the show? Help it grow! Consider becoming a patron (thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/majestyofreason​ If you wanna make a one-time donation or tip (thanks!): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/josephcschmid Kane B’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/kanebaker91 VIDEO OUTLINE 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Defining scientific realism 4:32 Approximate truth 11:14 Entity realism and structural realism 16:08 Antirealism 20:45 No Miracles Argument 34:38 Argument from Corroboration 45:26 Pessimistic Meta-induction 56:31 Unconceived Alternatives 1:00:51 Why is Kane an antirealist? RESOURCES Wanna dig deeper into scientific realism and anti-realism? Check these out: Scientific Realism (SEP): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/scientific-realism/ Realism and Theory Change in Science (SEP): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/realism-theory-change/ Scientific Realism and Antirealism (IEP): https://iep.utm.edu/sci-real/ Constructive Empiricism (SEP): https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/constructive-empiricism/ Mizrahi (2020), “Key Arguments Against Scientific Realism” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7971983/ Kane B’s excellent video series on philosophy of science (1) and scientific realism (2): (1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zop6eVSXUH0&list=PLXKKIUdnOESGJ2Gjea3vAlsYwNNzXJwP9 (2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0UxFhKOiFg&list=PLXKKIUdnOESHcJwaBL2--vHSR5tWwjn-h And the usual links: My book: https://www.amazon.com/Majesty-Reason-Critical-Thinking-Philosophy-ebook/dp/B086G7KS52 My website: https://majestyofreason.wordpress.com/