Observation and Theory Construction in Scientific Realism
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knowledge. By tracing the origins of scientific realism, the foundational role of observation in acquiring natural phenomena and experimental
data is clarified. The complexity and gradual nature of theory construction are emphasized, revealing the twists and turns in the development
of scientific theories. Finally, it is argued that the reliability and truthfulness of scientific theories are not immutable. Due to the theory-ladenness of observation, the truthfulness of scientific knowledge becomes a problem requiring in-depth exploration.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/rcha.v3i2.6735
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