Abduction and Inference to the Best Explanation

The paper deals with the relation between abduction and inference to the best explanation (IBE). A heuristic and a normative interpretation of IBE are distinguished. Besides, two different normative interpretations —those vindicated by I. Niiniluoto and S. Psillos— are discussed. I conclude that, in...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Theoria (Madrid, Spain) Spain), 2009-12, Vol.22 (3), p.339-346
1. Verfasser:	Iranzo, Valeriano
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	abduction, inference to the best explanation, reliabilism, confirmation, explanatory value
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Zusammenfassung:	The paper deals with the relation between abduction and inference to the best explanation (IBE). A heuristic and a normative interpretation of IBE are distinguished. Besides, two different normative interpretations —those vindicated by I. Niiniluoto and S. Psillos— are discussed. I conclude that, in principle, Aliseda's theory of abduction fits better with a heuristic account of IBE
ISSN:	0495-4548 2171-679X
DOI:	10.1387/theoria.455