Scientific Realism is the view that the world described by science is real and exists independently of our perceptions. It holds that scientific theories aim to provide true descriptions of both observable and unobservable phenomena, such as atoms and black holes. This perspective suggests that successful scientific theories give us a reliable understanding of the nature of reality.
Proponents of scientific realism argue that the success of science in making predictions and explaining observations supports the idea that our scientific theories are approximately true. They believe that even if some theories are later revised or replaced, the underlying reality they describe remains constant, reflecting a deeper truth about the universe.