| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7551839 | Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A | 2012 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Descartes' hypothetical explanations systematically distinguish between analogy and hypothesis. ⺠Descartes uses analogy to both discover causes and add plausibility to his hypotheses. ⺠Descartes maintains that the absence of an analogy is a criterion for falsifying proposed explanations in physics.
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Authors
Gideon Manning,