In defense of realism and scientism

Mario Bunge

pp. 23-26

in: Leendert Mos (ed), Annals of theoretical psychology, Berlin, Springer, 1986

Abstract

Tennessen wishes to kill several birds with a single shot: sensationalism, realism, and scientism. We agree that the former is untenable, but I will try to defend the other two, which are birds of a different feather.