Arthur Fine

Arthur Fine is a philosopher known for his views on scientific realism and anti-realism. He proposes the "natural ontological attitude" (NOA), which suggests that we should adopt a practical approach to science: use scientific theories as useful tools without committing to their literal truth or existence of unobservable entities. This perspective balances the benefits of scientific practice with skepticism about whether theories accurately depict reality, emphasizing that science should be seen more as an evolving method for understanding the world rather than a definitive depiction of it.