I have never been able to accept the realist view that the objects of direct experience are independent of consciousness.

Thus, on a realist view, there are truths about the past which are distinct from all present evidence and may therefore remain unknown to us.

The realist view is that this is essential for the growth and survival of entertainment as an industry.

Therefore, we can hold the realist view that our theoretical terms refer to something in the world and our theories are approximately true.

You have long been associated with the "realist" view that American policy-makers should not concern themselves with a country's internal human rights practices.

"I take a very strong realist view that the world is not dependent on our minds at all," a view held by the "scientific realists."

Herkner was originally a Marxist who later evolved towards realist views.

He presents all this as a tough-guy "realist" view of the world.

The book introduces the concept of political realism, presenting a realist view of power politics.

Models of interdependence focus on interstate relations but challenge the realist view of states as independent actors.