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SYNTHESE
2008
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Inference to the best explanation and mathematical realism
Arguing for mathematical realism on the basis of Field's explanationist version of the Quine
Sorin Ioan Bangu
SYNTHESE
2008
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13 years 4 months ago
Explanatory warrant for scientific realism
Nancy Cartwright relies upon an inference pattern known as inference to the best causal explanation (IBCE) to support a limited form of entity realism, according to which we are wa...
Robert Pierson, Richard Reiner