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As if: the temporary assumption that things were so and so a) while it is not known whether this is so, b) while it is known that this is not the case. See also idealization, counterfactuals._____________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 | Item | More concepts for author | |
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Cartwright, Nancy | As if | Cartwright, Nancy | |
Dennett, Daniel | As if | Dennett, Daniel | |
James, William | As if | James, William | |
Searle, John R. | As if | Searle, John R. | |
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-11-02 |