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[from 'How to Define Theoretical Terms' by David Lewis, in 14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 8. Ramsey Sentences ]

Full Idea

The Ramsey sentence of a theory says that it has at least one realisation.

Gist of Idea

The Ramsey sentence of a theory says that it has at least one realisation

Source

David Lewis (How to Define Theoretical Terms [1970], V)

Book Reference

Lewis,David: 'Philosophical Papers Vol.1' [OUP 1983], p.89