Bayesian confirmation of theories that incorporate idealizations

Philosophy of Science

Volumn 68, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 36-52

  Shaffer, Michael J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON   (United States)

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EID: 0042887104     PISSN: 00318248     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/392865     Document Type: Article

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