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Can a layman read this book with no background in philosophy?

Lucas I'd say you need more of a background in basic physics than philosophy. The ideas presented are pretty easy to grasp conceptually speaking. Most every…moreI'd say you need more of a background in basic physics than philosophy. The ideas presented are pretty easy to grasp conceptually speaking. Most everything is backed up with historical examples (e.g., experiments) that are usually part of the high school (or early university) physics education canon, so it is helpful to have background in that regard. (less)

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Would that classify him as a non realist with respect to scientific truth? Paul Ernst www.youbetyourlife.org