Understanding the relation between science and the concrete world in which science works is an ongoing issue in contemporary debates. Often, specific situations, with their political and cultural settings, act as a boost for scientific research, as in the case of developing RNA vaccines during the COVID pandemic. Perspectival Realism by Michela Massimi perfectly captures this aspect of scientific research, enriching how we think philosophically (and not) about science. Her book is not only an outstanding contribution to the traditional debates in the epistemology of science, but it also gives readers an understanding of how science is something that operates within a broader and more complex…
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