Dieks, Dennis (2024) The probabilistic no-miracle argument. Realism and Antirealism in metaphysics, science and language. Festschrift for Mario Alai.. pp. 111-119. ISSN 978-88-351-4834-0

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We discuss the no-miracle argument for scientific realism and point out possible weaknesses, focussing on the base-rate fallacy. We briefly discuss the possibility of explaining the success of science in a non-realist way, without appealing to miracles.

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Item Type:	Published Article or Volume
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Dieks, Dennis d.dieks@uu.nl 0000-0003-4755-3430
Keywords:	no-miracles argument, probability, base-rate fallacy
Subjects:	General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism
Depositing User:	Dennis Dieks
Date Deposited:	04 Feb 2026 13:52
Last Modified:	04 Feb 2026 13:52
Item ID:	28104
Journal or Publication Title:	Realism and Antirealism in metaphysics, science and language. Festschrift for Mario Alai.
Publisher:	FrancoAngeli
Subjects:	General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism
Date:	2024
Page Range:	pp. 111-119
ISSN:	978-88-351-4834-0
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/28104

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