Aspects of Scientific Explanation: And Other Essays in the Philosophy of Science, Volume 2 |
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... schematic " model " ; and I will examine certain logical and methodological questions to which these models give rise , including a number of objections that have been raised against them . Following this , I propose to assess the ...
... schematic " model " ; and I will examine certain logical and methodological questions to which these models give rise , including a number of objections that have been raised against them . Following this , I propose to assess the ...
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... schematic representation ( D - N ) of deductive - nomological explanation.20 Causal explanation in its various degrees of explicitness and precision is not , however , the only mode of explanation on which the D - N model has a bearing ...
... schematic representation ( D - N ) of deductive - nomological explanation.20 Causal explanation in its various degrees of explicitness and precision is not , however , the only mode of explanation on which the D - N model has a bearing ...
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... schematic , conception of scientific explanation . 4.2 VARIETIES OF EXPLANATORY INCOMPLETENESS 4.2.1 Elliptic Formulation . Like a proposed mathematical proof , a proposed explanation may be elliptically formulated . When we explain ...
... schematic , conception of scientific explanation . 4.2 VARIETIES OF EXPLANATORY INCOMPLETENESS 4.2.1 Elliptic Formulation . Like a proposed mathematical proof , a proposed explanation may be elliptically formulated . When we explain ...
Contents
Studies in the Logic of Confirmation | 3 |
Postscript 1964 on Confirmation | 47 |
Inductive Inconsistencies | 53 |
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accepted adequate analogy antecedent application argument assertion assumption basic behavior Carnap causal character characteristics characterized clearly cognitive significance connections consequence considered construal construed criteria criterion deductive deductive-nomological defined definiens definition of confirmation disconfirmation discussion empirical science equivalent essay event example existential clause explanandum explanans explanatory expressed fact finite formulation functional analysis given Hempel hypothesis illustrated imply inductive inductive logic inference interpretation kind latter lawlike sentences logical probability logically equivalent means object observation report observation sentences occurrence operational definition outcome particular Paul Oppenheim phenomena phenomenon Philosophy of Science physical possible postdiction prediction premises present probabilistic problem procedure question rational reduction sentences reference relevant requirement rules S₁ satisfy schematic scientific explanation sense singular sentence specified statements statistical laws statistical probability statistical syllogisms suggested systematic testability theoretical principles theoretical terms theory total evidence true universal vocabulary