Author: James Robert Brown
Alternate names: J. R. Brown; James Rob Brown; جيمس روبرت براون; جیمز رابرت براون; জেমস রবার্ট ব্রাউন
Born: 1949
Bio: James Robert Brown FRSC (born 1949) is a Canadian philosopher of science. He is an emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto. In the philosophy of mathematics, he has advocated mathematical Platonism, visual reasoning, and in the philosophy of science he has defended scientific realism mostly against anti-realist views associated with social constructivism. He has also argued for the socialization of medical research (especially pharmaceutical research). He is largely known for his work on thought experiments. -Wikipedia