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Peter Achinstein Who Needs Proof James Clerk Maxwell on Scientific Method
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Isaac Newton famously claimed that hypotheses, i.e., unproved propositions, have no place in “experimental philosophy.” Maxwell disagreed and proposed three methods that can legitmately be employed when a scientist lacks proof for a theory, or even a theory to be proved. What are these methods, and are they legitimate? • Originally given at the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, Western University, November 13, 2014. • Peter Achinstein, Johns Hopkins University • Visit the Rotman website for more information on applications, events, project descriptions and openings. http://www.rotman.uwo.ca • Follow The Rotman Institute on Twitter: / rotmanphilo • Like The Rotman Institute on Facebook: / rotmaninstitute • Subscribe to our channel: / rotmanphilosophy
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