Neither Realism nor Antirealism. Scepticism as Root of the Philosophical Constructivism
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Realism, antirealism, scepticismAbstract
There is no doubt that realism is an issue, it is no exaggeration to say that realism is characterized in a different way, depending on the author to talk about it, and this is a challenge for anyone who wants to learn what it is. The question, then, of realism or anti-realism is such a controversial issue that a short story will never satisfy the discussion between these same anti-realistic or realistic. To resolve this dilemma constructivism proposes knowledge as a fundamental aspect of its functionality. Knowledge does not correspond to reality, rather it fits or not. The metaphysical realist seeks knowledge that corresponds with reality, while the Constructivist looking fit his theory with what we know of the world. The lace describes the ability of theory, but not the world. When we say something that "fits" (a key in a lock that opens) describes a capacity that fits the key and says nothing of the lock.
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