Philosophy Dictionary of ArgumentsHome
| |||
|
| |||
| Best explanation: preference for one hypothesis over others. The choice can be done within a theory or result in the transition to another theory. See also explanation._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
| Author | Concept | Summary/Quotes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crispin Wright on Best Explanation - Dictionary of Arguments
I 146 Best Opinion/Wright, Crispin: The best opinion is an optimal judgment. - It forms a conceptual basis of truth. - Then the best opinion is necessarily true.- Then follows: Projectivism/Wright: projectivism is committed to the basic equation: e.g.: "Square" only when noted under standard conditions by standard observers. >Standard conditions. Contrary to this: Detectivism: here, the best opinion only reflects: Then it should be possible that certain best opinions are not causally properly come about. - Then the basic equations are only contingently true. >Beliefs, >Theories, >Observation, >Method, >Truth, >Assertibility._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
WrightCr I Crispin Wright Truth and Objectivity, Cambridge 1992 German Edition: Wahrheit und Objektivität Frankfurt 2001 WrightCr II Crispin Wright "Language-Mastery and Sorites Paradox" In Truth and Meaning, G. Evans/J. McDowell, Oxford 1976 WrightGH I Georg Henrik von Wright Explanation and Understanding, New York 1971 German Edition: Erklären und Verstehen Hamburg 2008 |
||
> Counter arguments against Wright
> Counter arguments in relation to Best Explanation
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-18