Single Idea 13158

[catalogued under 14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation]

Full Idea

The Copernican account is the truest theory, that is, the most intelligible theory and the only one capable of an explanation sufficient for a person of sound reason.

Gist of Idea

The Copernican theory is right because it is the only one offering a good explanation

Source

Gottfried Leibniz (On Copernicanism and Relativity of Motion [1689], p.92)

Book Reference

Leibniz,Gottfried: 'Philosophical Essays', ed/tr. Arlew,R /Garber,D [Hackett 1989], p.92


A Reaction

The word 'intelligible' here seems to be linked to the notion of a best explanation.