Existential hypotheses. Realistic versus phenomenalistic interpretations

Philosophy of Science 17 (1):35-62 (1950)
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The intention of the present essay is to urge a reconsideration of the Realism-Phenomenalism-Issue, mainly and primarily in regard to the interpretation of scientific hypotheses; secondarily also relating to the basic problems of epistemology.

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