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If different explanations can account for the same phenomena, how can you tell which one is most likely true? That’s where a type of argument called inference to the best explanation comes in. Let’s see what these arguments can (and can’t) do, unpack what explanations are, and unearth the first test of a good explanation.
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Evaluating Explanations (Part 2)
If multiple explanations can account for the same observation, how can you tell which one is mostly likely true? Five criteria of adequacy can help you narrow down the best explanation: testability, fruitfulness, scope, simplicity, and conservatism. Let’s unpack each of these and see how they app...
