Essays on Realism and Rationalism
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Essays on Realism and Rationalism is a collection of philosophical papers by Alan Musgrave that defends scientific realism and critically examines rationalist approaches to knowledge and science.
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Essays on Realism and Rationalism Context triple: [Alan Musgrave, notableWork, Essays on Realism and Rationalism]
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Essays on Rationalism
Essays on Rationalism is a collection of theological and philosophical writings by Sara Coleridge that critically examines rationalist approaches to religion and faith.
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Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays
Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays is a collection of philosophical and political writings by Michael Oakeshott that critiques rationalist approaches to politics and defends traditional, historically grounded practices.
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The History of Rationalism
The History of Rationalism is a 19th-century theological and historical study that traces the development, influence, and critiques of rationalist thought in religion and philosophy.
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Essays on the Anthropology of Reason
"Essays on the Anthropology of Reason" is a collection of essays by anthropologist Paul Rabinow that explores how concepts of reason, knowledge, and modernity are shaped and practiced in contemporary societies.
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E.
On the History of Modern Philosophy
On the History of Modern Philosophy is a series of late lectures by German idealist philosopher F. W. J. Schelling that critically surveys and interprets the development of modern philosophy from Descartes onward.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Essays on Realism and Rationalism Target entity description: Essays on Realism and Rationalism is a collection of philosophical papers by Alan Musgrave that defends scientific realism and critically examines rationalist approaches to knowledge and science.
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A.
Essays on Rationalism
Essays on Rationalism is a collection of theological and philosophical writings by Sara Coleridge that critically examines rationalist approaches to religion and faith.
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B.
Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays
Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays is a collection of philosophical and political writings by Michael Oakeshott that critiques rationalist approaches to politics and defends traditional, historically grounded practices.
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C.
The History of Rationalism
The History of Rationalism is a 19th-century theological and historical study that traces the development, influence, and critiques of rationalist thought in religion and philosophy.
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D.
Essays on the Anthropology of Reason
"Essays on the Anthropology of Reason" is a collection of essays by anthropologist Paul Rabinow that explores how concepts of reason, knowledge, and modernity are shaped and practiced in contemporary societies.
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E.
On the History of Modern Philosophy
On the History of Modern Philosophy is a series of late lectures by German idealist philosopher F. W. J. Schelling that critically surveys and interprets the development of modern philosophy from Descartes onward.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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collection of essays ⓘ |
| about |
critical examination of rationalism
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defence of scientific realism ⓘ epistemology ⓘ rationalist approaches to knowledge ⓘ realism in science ⓘ scientific method ⓘ theory of knowledge ⓘ |
| author | Alan Musgrave ⓘ |
| containsWorkBy | Alan Musgrave ⓘ |
| field |
epistemology
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philosophy of science ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
analysis of rationalist methodologies
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critique of anti-realist positions ⓘ rational justification of scientific knowledge ⓘ realist interpretation of scientific theories ⓘ |
| genre | philosophy ⓘ |
| hasAuthorPhilosophicalStance | scientific realism ⓘ |
| hasContributor | Alan Musgrave ⓘ |
| hasForm | academic essays ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | critical rationalism ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalPosition |
defence of scientific realism over instrumentalism
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support for objective knowledge in science ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalTheme |
critical examination of rationalism in epistemology
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justification of scientific theories ⓘ methodology of science ⓘ nature of scientific knowledge ⓘ rationality in science ⓘ realism vs anti-realism ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
philosophers of science
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scholars interested in scientific realism ⓘ students of philosophy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
philosophy of science
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rationalism ⓘ scientific realism ⓘ |
| workOf | Alan Musgrave ⓘ |
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