Roy Bhaskar

Roy Bhaskar was a philosopher best known for developing critical realism, a view in philosophy of science that emphasizes understanding both observable events and the underlying structures that produce them. He argued that reality exists independently of our perceptions, and science should aim to uncover the mechanisms and causes behind phenomena, not just describe surfaces. His ideas influence social sciences and help explain how social and natural worlds are interconnected through underlying factors. Bhaskar’s work encourages a deeper, more systematic approach to understanding complex systems in both science and society.