The elusive reality: arguments of constructivism

Abstract

The article shows how difficult is to resist the modern arguments of constructivism, defending realism. The onslaught of constructivism comes both from scientific theories and from the social and cultural practice. The most significant arguments in favor of constructivism are based on the Umwelt analysis coming from the theoretical biology, and on enactivism as a popular conception in cognitive science. These two arguments turn out to be in a close conceptual bond. The development of modern information and computer technologies makes the position of classical realism increasingly vulnerable and requires its modification.