Scientific methodological and realist pluralism

Scientific rationality is in a close relation to scientific methodology. Theories concerning scientific methodology are divided into monist and pluralist ones. Methodologists and empiricist philosophers of science advocate monist theories. On the other hand some modern philosophers of science support scientific pluralist and un-realist methodology. This diversity of views to the nature of methodology and realist or un-realist goal of the science has resonated current debates concerning scientific rationality. Howard Sankey tries to find an inclusive theory concerning scientific rationality through combining some components of traditional and modern views to the nature of methodology. The present essay introduces and analyzes this theory.