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Can a theory-Laden observation test the theory?

A. Franklin, M. Anderson, D. Brock, S. Coleman, J. Downing, A. Gruvander, J. Lilly, J. Neal, D. Peterson, M. Price, R. Rice, L. Smith, S. Speirer & D. Toering

British Journal for the Philosophy of Science 40 (2):229-231 (1989) Copy BIBT_EX

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Aspects of Consciousness in Philosophy of Mind

Observation in Science in General Philosophy of Science

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