On the Pessimistic Induction and Two Fallacies

Saatsi, Juha (2004) On the Pessimistic Induction and Two Fallacies. In [2004] Philosophy of Science Assoc. 19th Biennial Meeting - PSA2004: Contributed Papers (Austin, TX; 2004): PSA 2004 Contributed Papers.

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Abstract

The Pessimistic Induction from falsity of past theories forms a perennial argument against scientific realism. This paper considers and rebuts two recent arguments due to Lewis (2001) and Lange (2002) to the conclusion that the argument from Pessimistic Induction (in its best known form) is actually fallacious.

Keywords:realism, pessimistic induction
Subjects:General Issues: Realism/Anti-realism
Conferences and Volumes:[2004] Philosophy of Science Assoc. 19th Biennial Meeting - PSA2004: Contributed Papers (Austin, TX; 2004): PSA 2004 Contributed Papers
ID Code:1943
Deposited By:Saatsi, Juha
Deposited On:11 September 2004