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Debunking scientific realism: The truth behind past scientific theories revealed.

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Scientific Realism

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Scientific realism is about whether scientific theories accurately represent reality. Some argue for it by pointing to the success of science, while others doubt it due to the existence of alternative theories and past mistakes.