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Existential Hypotheses

Realistic versus Phenomenalistic Interpretations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 March 2022

Herbert Feigl
Herbert Feigl*
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University of Minnesota
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The intention of the present essay is to urge a reconsideration of the Realism-Phenomenalism-Issue, mainly and primarily in regard to the interpretation of scientific hypotheses; secondarily also relating to the basic problems of epistemology.

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Philosophy of Science , Volume 17 , Issue 1 , January 1950 , pp. 35 - 62
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Copyright © Philosophy of Science Association 1950

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