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Bas C. van Fraassen
Bas C. van Fraassen is a professor of Philosophy at San Francisco State University, and McCosh Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Princeton University” (Closer to Truth). Most of his work has been in the philosophy of science and philosophical logic, with an anti-realist and empirical structural view. He spent hours on interviews explaining the barrier between religion and science, scientific representation, and constructive empiricism. Reference the assignment text box for citation. -
The Scientific Image
Bas's theory of constructive empiricism was introduced in his book The Scientific Image, explaining that science intends to present acceptable theories because they are verifiable observations or experiences (van Fraassen 8). In other words, science aim for “Empirical Adequacy”- Keeping ideas that support the observation. Van Fraassen, Bas C. “Arguments Concerning Scientific Realism.” The Scientific Image, Oxford University Press Inc., New York, New York, 1980, p. 8. -
The Empirical Stance
Bas van Fraassen considers the complex question, “What is empiricism and what could it be?” He describes how empiricist traditions are not defined by typical propositions. He believe that empiricist traditions are incorporated in certain viewpoint in philosophy Koperski, Jeffrey. “(PDF) Bas C. Van Fraassen: The Empirical Stance.” ResearchGate, Philosophy Documentation Center, 1 Jan. 2004, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236146369_Bas_C_Van_Fraassen_The_Empirical_Stance. -
The Causal Theory of Time and Space-time
In this ebook, van Fraassen explains how to approach scientific theory to prove how time, space, or space-time does not exist. He believes that there are physical entities, events, and processes that share a relation. The relational structure is represented through a mathematical framework, representing spatial-temporal relations (van Fraassen 220). Citation
Van Fraassen, Bas C. “Postscript.” An Introduction to The Philosophy of Time and Space, Nousoul Digital Publishers, pp. 219–223. -
Scientific Representation: Paradoxes of Perspective
Bas C. van Fraassen presents his view of the representation of science. He defends the empiricist version of the picture theory of science. Picture theory is the study of language- the way people communicate ideas with each other. Van Fraassen analyzes the relationship between appearances and reality. Hints, the title “Paradoxes of Perspective.” Paradoxes of perspective are the image of how things are mentally imaged vs. their physical state. Reference assignment text box for citations. -
Can Philosophy Clarify Science Vs. Religion
In an interview series, Bas Fraassen explains how there are obstacles for both science and religion. Science believe evidence proving what is real, while religion finding it hard to believe (van Fraassen). He introduce the belief that philosophy can use methods to help differentiate what is true, and what is false. “Can Philosophy Clarify Science vs. Religion?” Closer to Truth, 22 Mar. 2018, https://www.closertotruth.com/series/can-philosophy-clarify-science-vs-religion#video-56236.