Full Idea
Realism….is the only philosophy science which does not make the success of science a miracle.
Gist of Idea
Realism is the only philosophy of science that doesn't make the success of science a miracle
Source
Hilary Putnam (works [1980]), quoted by Alexander Bird - Philosophy of Science Ch.4
Book Reference
Bird,Alexander: 'Philosophy of Science' [UCL Press 2000], p.141
A Reaction
This was from his earlier work; he became more pragmatist and anti-realist later. Personally I approve of the remark. The philosophy of science must certainly offer an explanation for its success. Truth seems the obvious explanation.
Related Idea
Idea 6280 Realism is a theory, which explains the convergence of science and the success of language [Putnam]