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Commentary and criticism on scientific positivism

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    Penny J. Gilmer

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Ed. Note: In keeping with the editors’ policy to encourage the presentation of different viewpoints, this invited comment piece should be read in conjunction with the preceding paper by S. J. Garte, pp. 59–70.

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Gilmer, P.J. Commentary and criticism on scientific positivism. Sci Eng Ethics 1, 71–72 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02628699

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