An inferential model of scientific understanding

International Studies in the Philosophy of Science

Volumn 26, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 1-26

  Newman, Mark ^a  

^a RHODES COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 84861559889     PISSN: 02698595     EISSN: 14699281     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02698595.2012.653118     Document Type: Article

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