ISSN:
1573-0964
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Natural Sciences in General
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Philosophy
Notes:
Summary The paper is a sketch of a conception of approximative truth (or verisimilitude). The concepts of relative error, and degree of inadequacy are introduced. By means of them the concept of truth-content of quantitative facts-statements, laws and theories is defined. Laws and theories accepted in science have a high truth-content, i.e. they are approximately true.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00486153
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