Aspects of Scientific Explanation: And Other Essays in the Philosophy of Science, Volume 1Confirmation, Induction, and Rational Belief -- Conceptions of Cognitive Significance -- Structure and Function of Scientific Concepts and Theories -- Scientific Explanation. |
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... assumption that a soap film had formed between the plate and the rims of the tumblers ; and practically the only evidence available in support of this explanatory assumption is the fact that soap bubbles did emerge from under the ...
... assumption that a soap film had formed between the plate and the rims of the tumblers ; and practically the only evidence available in support of this explanatory assumption is the fact that soap bubbles did emerge from under the ...
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... assumption , namely that at least at the time in question - A was a rational agent and thus was disposed to do whatever was rational under the circumstances . But when this assumption is added , the answer to the question ' Why did A do ...
... assumption , namely that at least at the time in question - A was a rational agent and thus was disposed to do whatever was rational under the circumstances . But when this assumption is added , the answer to the question ' Why did A do ...
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... assumption that A will choose an action that is rational relative to his objectives . and beliefs . This would mean that the way in which we use a person's actions as evidence in ascertaining his goals has the assumption of rationality ...
... assumption that A will choose an action that is rational relative to his objectives . and beliefs . This would mean that the way in which we use a person's actions as evidence in ascertaining his goals has the assumption of rationality ...
Contents
Studies in the Logic of Confirmation | 3 |
Postscript 1964 on Confirmation | 47 |
Inductive Inconsistencies | 53 |
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