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View SchemaA "Rip Van Winkle Hypothesis" to Resolve the Realism-Antirealism Debate
| Authors | Afsar Abbas |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | physics/0511045 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0511045 |
Abstract
The intensity of debate between the realists and antirealists shows no sign of abating. Here a new hypothesis is proposed to resolve the issue. The requirement of consistency and continuity are built-in in the methodology of this hypothesis. This new hypothesis supports realism.
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