On the danger of half-truths

Daniel Osherson; Scott Weinstein

doi:10.1007/BF01052732

On the danger of half-truths

Daniel Osherson, Scott Weinstein

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Criteria of approximate scientific success are defined within a formal paradigm of empirical inquiry. One consequence of aiming for less than perfect truth is examined.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	85-115
Number of pages	31
Journal	Journal of Philosophical Logic
Volume	24
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01052732
State	Published - Feb 1995

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