John Worrall

John Worrall is a philosopher of science known for his work on the nature of scientific theories and explanations. He emphasizes understanding how scientific knowledge develops through models, experiments, and evidence, often focusing on the importance of scientific realism—the idea that scientific theories aim to describe an objective reality. Worrall also explores the challenges of confirming theories in complex sciences like physics. His work contributes to clarifying how scientific progress occurs and how we can trust scientific claims, balancing philosophical analysis with the practicalities of scientific practice.