Refining the inferential model of scientific understanding

International Studies in the Philosophy of Science

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 173-197

  Newman, Mark ^a  

^a RHODES COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 84888269243     PISSN: 02698595     EISSN: 14699281     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02698595.2013.813253     Document Type: Article

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