Are elementary particles real (per any variant of scientific realism)?
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I don't see how this questions has anything to do with particle physics. You could ask the exact same question regarding ontology by saying "we say an X physically exists"
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Yeah the realism debate extends over every science, but a lot of people think that physics is the best candidate for defending realism (given how mature and robust it is)
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All we can say is that we observe different properties. We call a perceived coherent collection of those properties an object or "thing". I think it's hard to imagine that properties exist "naked" without an object of which they're properties.
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I think at the end of the day referring to particle physics somewhat obscures the heart of the question
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Therefore, I rebel.
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