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He learnt atomic physics and quantum mechanics from an austrian refugeewho had been a student of heisenberg. This paper presents and comments on mario bunges scientific realism. This is not an introduction to physics but an analysis of its founda tions. His best known works are causality 1959, foundations of physics 1967, scientific research 1967, and the treatise on basic philosophy in press. He has published 15 books and more than 200 articles. This acclaimed book by mario bunge is available at in several formats for your ereader. Unlimited viewing of the articlechapter pdf and any.
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