On thought experiments as a priori science

International Studies in the Philosophy of Science

Volumn 13, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 215-229

  Arthur, Richard ^a  

^a MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 9644290494     PISSN: 02698595     EISSN: 14699281     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02698599908573622     Document Type: Article

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