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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... connections in which they must stand to some observation sentences , the alternative approach under consideration would instead try to specify the vocabulary that may be used in forming significant sentences . This vocabulary , the ...
... connections in which they must stand to some observation sentences , the alternative approach under consideration would instead try to specify the vocabulary that may be used in forming significant sentences . This vocabulary , the ...
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... connections are indicated between the basic components of temperament and the basic components of physique endomorphy , ectomorphy , and mesomorphy - which are dis- tinguished in Sheldon's theory of somatic types.16 Kretschmer's ...
... connections are indicated between the basic components of temperament and the basic components of physique endomorphy , ectomorphy , and mesomorphy - which are dis- tinguished in Sheldon's theory of somatic types.16 Kretschmer's ...
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... connections among singular statements which are mediated by the given law clearly do not exhaust its content ; for , as we noted , the law also establishes connections , for example , between singular sentences ( ' i is a metal ' ) and ...
... connections among singular statements which are mediated by the given law clearly do not exhaust its content ; for , as we noted , the law also establishes connections , for example , between singular sentences ( ' i is a metal ' ) and ...
Contents
Studies in the Logic of Confirmation | 3 |
Postscript 1964 on Confirmation | 47 |
Inductive Inconsistencies | 53 |
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accepted adequate analogous 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