Magnus, P. D.
(2002)
Underdetermination and the Problem of Identical Rivals.
[Preprint]
Abstract
This paper explores a connection between underdetermination and the identity conditions for theories: Must we provide the latter before enquiring into the former? Quine proposes that we call two theories identical if they are equivalent under a reconstrual of predicates, but this may mishandle important cases. Another proposal is to defer to the particular judgements of actual scientists. Consideration of an historical episode--- the alleged equivalence of wave and matrix mechanics--- shows that this second proposal also fails. Nevertheless, I suggest, we may enquire into underdetermination without a better candidate.
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Preprint
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| Creators: |
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| Magnus, P. D. | | |
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| Keywords: |
General Philosophy of Science, Structure of Theories, Underdetermination |
| Depositing User: |
Program Committee
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| Date Deposited: |
23 Mar 2003 |
| Last Modified: |
07 Oct 2010 15:11 |
| Item ID: |
1086 |
| Date: |
2002 |
| URI: |
https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/1086 |
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