Theoretical functions in physical science

Erkenntnis 21 (1):1 - 29 (1984)
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The aim of this paper is to give an account of theoreticity which captures the preanalytic conception of a theoretical function, which is precise and yet which expresses what is significant about theoretical functions. The point of departure for this account is a recent discussion of the topic by Balzer and Moulines. On the basis of criticism of this discussion and on the basis of an examination of laboratory measurement, an account of theoreticity is proposed.

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Theoretical explanation in physical science.John Forge - 1985 - Erkenntnis 23 (3):269 - 294.
Theoretical functions, theory and evidence.John Forge - 1984 - Philosophy of Science 51 (3):443-463.

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