Simulation theory versus theory theory: A difference without a difference in explanations

Southern Journal of Philosophy

Volumn 34, Issue S1, 1996, Pages 65-93

  Henderson, David K ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS   (United States)

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EID: 77649243577     PISSN: 00384283     EISSN: 20416962     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.2041-6962.1996.tb00812.x     Document Type: Article

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