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The oxidative phosophorylation controversy in the light of epistemic complexity

Scorzato, Luigi (2026) The oxidative phosophorylation controversy in the light of epistemic complexity. [Preprint]

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The oxidative phosophorylation controversy has been analysed in great detail from the philosophy of science point of view. Hence, it represents an ideal use case to review, in detail, how theory chance can be explained in terms of accuracy and epistemic complexity alone.


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Scorzato, Luigiluigi@scorzato.it0000-0002-3682-7187
Keywords: Scientific Theory Change, Scientific Progress, Induction, Confirmation
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Biology > Molecular Biology/Genetics
General Issues > Causation
Specific Sciences > Complex Systems
General Issues > Explanation
General Issues > History of Science Case Studies
General Issues > Reductionism/Holism
General Issues > Science vs. Pseudoscience
General Issues > Structure of Theories
General Issues > Theory Change
General Issues > Theory/Observation
General Issues > Values In Science
Depositing User: Dr. Luigi Scorzato
Date Deposited: 26 Mar 2026 22:53
Last Modified: 26 Mar 2026 22:53
Item ID: 28769
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Biology > Molecular Biology/Genetics
General Issues > Causation
Specific Sciences > Complex Systems
General Issues > Explanation
General Issues > History of Science Case Studies
General Issues > Reductionism/Holism
General Issues > Science vs. Pseudoscience
General Issues > Structure of Theories
General Issues > Theory Change
General Issues > Theory/Observation
General Issues > Values In Science
Date: 25 March 2026
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/28769

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