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'''Larry Laudan''' is a contemporary philosopher of science, whose work struggles to maintain science in a priveleged position of knowledge and progress, while rejecting positivism, realism, and relativism.
'''Larry Laudan''' is a contemporary philosopher of science. He has strongly criticized the traditions of positivism, realism, and relativism, and he proposes his own way to maintain science as a priveleged, progressive institution, in the face of popular challenges.

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Larry Laudan is a contemporary philosopher of science. He has strongly criticized the traditions of positivism, realism, and relativism, and he proposes his own way to maintain science as a priveleged, progressive institution, in the face of popular challenges.