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Confirmation, explanation, and logical strength.

Authors :
Nelson, David E.
Source :
British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. Sep96, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p399. 16p.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Illustrates the positive relevance of the informational features of scientific theories on their levels of confirmation. Logical omniscience; Addition or subtraction of information from a theory; Scope of Bas Van Fraasen's argument.

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Subjects :
*THEORY of knowledge

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00070882
Volume :
47
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Journal for the Philosophy of Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9702230219
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/bjps/47.3.399
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