In defence of a minimalist philosophy of science
Note to Readers: In recent months, I have intensively exposed myself to different aspects and debates in history of philosophy of science from confirmation theory, the realist–anti-realist debate, causation and explanation, definitions of natural laws, and reductionism and the disunity of the sciences, modeling, experiment and values in science. It was not a voluntary undertaking. I have to go through it to prepare for a comprehensive exam in my PhD. Still, I have made the task more enjoyable and exposure to different areas of the literature has helped me to find a common pattern and shape a coherent meta-philosophy for philosophy of science that explain what is philosophy of science really about and what is (or should be) its identity and main tasks. Here I share a sketch of main theses and ideas that hope will grow into a full paper. I have been making notes and writing multiple drafts of this paper. Please let me know what are your thoughts and comments. In defence of...
