Abduction and Inference to the Best Explanation
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Published
18-12-2009
Valeriano Iranzo
Abstract
The paper deals with the relation between abduction and inference to the best explanation (IBE). A heuristic and a normative interpretation of IBE are distinguished. Besides, two different normative interpretations —those vindicated by I. Niiniluoto and S. Psillos— are discussed. I conclude that, in principle, Aliseda's theory of abduction fits better with a heuristic account of IBE
How to Cite
Iranzo, V. (2009). Abduction and Inference to the Best Explanation. THEORIA. An International Journal for Theory, History and Foundations of Science, 22(3), 339–346. https://doi.org/10.1387/theoria.455
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Keywords
abduction, inference to the best explanation, reliabilism, confirmation, explanatory value
Section
FORUM
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