Can Theories Be Refuted?: Essays on the Duhem-Quine Thesis
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According to a view assumed by many scientists and philosophers of science and standardly found in science textbooks, it is controlled ex- perience which provides the basis for distinguishing between acceptable and unacceptable theories in science: acceptable theories are those which can pass empirical tests. It has often been thought that a certain sort of test is particularly significant: 'crucial experiments' provide supporting empiri- cal evidence...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:9027706298
ISBN13:9789027706294
Release Date:January 1976
Publisher:Springer
Length:323 Pages
Weight:1.47 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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