This title was first published in 2003:This book explores the problem of realism, both metaphysical and scientific. Renowned specialists in the field - includin

Ever since William Dean Howells declared his "realism war" in the 1880s, literary historians have regarded the rise of "realism" and "naturalism" as the great d

Speculative realism is one of the most talked-about movements in recent Continental philosophy. It has been discussed widely amongst the younger generation of C

Provides a spirited defence of anti-realism in philosophy of science. Shows the historical evidence and logical challenges facing scientific realism.

What makes a story a story? What is style? What’s the connection between realism and real life? These are some of the questions James Wood answers in How Fict