Abstract
This article challenges Bird’s view that scientific progress should be understood in terms of knowledge, by arguing that unjustified scientific beliefs (and/or changes in belief) may nevertheless be progressive. It also argues that false beliefs may promote progress.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 241-255 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | International Studies in the Philosophy of Science |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |