Chapter 6: On Evaluating Scientific Theories

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface vii
3. TABLE OF CONTENTS ix
4. Chapter 1: Epistemic Merit 1
5. Chapter 2: Is Cognitive Self-Criticism Rationally Possible? 11
6. Chapter 3: The Problem of Future Knowledge 17
7. Chapter 4: Diminishing Returns 39
8. Chapter 5: Practical vs. Theoretical Reason 45
9. Chapter 6: On Evaluating Scientific Theories 53
10. Chapter 7: Authority 57
11. Chapter 8: Cognitive Diffusion 69
12. Chapter 9: Modeling in Pragmatic Perspective 79
13. Chapter 10: Historical Perspectives on the Systematization of Knowledge 89
14. Chapter 11: Communicative Approximation in Philosophy 115
15. Chapter 12: Particular Philosophies vs. Philosophy at Large 127
16. Chapter 13: Ultimate Explanation 137