Barrett, Jeffrey A. (2002) Are Our Best Physical Theories (Probably and/or Approximately) True? [Preprint]
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Abstract
There is good reason to suppose that our best physical theories are false. Moreover, I will argue, we quite literally have no idea what it might mean to claim that they are approximately true. Nonetheless, the belief that our best current physical theories will prove to be similar to our best future physical theories plays an important role in inquiry.
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| Item Type: | Preprint |
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| Keywords: | Physics, Structure of Theories, Confirmation/Induction, Quantum Mechanics, Relativity Theory |
| Conferences and Volumes: | [2002] Philosophy of Science Assoc. 18th Biennial Mtg - PSA 2002: Contributed Papers (Milwaukee, WI; 2002) > PSA 2002 Contributed Papers |
| Depositing User: | Program Committee |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Mar 2003 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Oct 2010 11:11 |
| Item ID: | 1053 |
| URI: | http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/1053 |
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