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Single Idea 3113

[filed under theme 14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / c. Against best explanation ]

Full Idea

The success and virtue of an explanation do not guarantee its truth.

Gist of Idea

The success and virtue of an explanation do not guarantee its truth

Source

Gabriel M.A. Segal (A Slim Book about Narrow Content [2000], 2.2)

Book Ref

Segal,Gabriel M.A.: 'A Slim Book about Narrow Content' [MIT 2000], p.43