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Peter Vickers examines 'inconsistent theories' in the history of science—theories which, though contradictory, are held to be extremely useful. He argues that
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Peter Vickers examines 'inconsistent theories' in the history of science - theories which, though contradictory, are held to be extremely useful. He argues that
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Authors: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2019-10-20 - Publisher: National Academies Press

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One of the pathways by which the scientific community confirms the validity of a new scientific discovery is by repeating the research that produced it. When a
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The first comprehensive exploration of the nature and value of understanding, addressing burgeoning debates in epistemology and philosophy of science.