Putnam's 'Open Realism' Redefines Scientific Realism for Common Sense
The article explores Hilary Putnam's view on scientific realism, focusing on his "no miracles argument." Putnam's stance has often been seen as shifting between realism and anti-realism, but the author argues that he has always been a scientific realist. They propose that Putnam's mature view can be seen as "open realism," combining elements of metaphysical realism, conceptual relativity, natural realism, and pragmatism.