Conjecture and explanation: A reply to Reydon

Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part C: Studies in History and Philosophy of Biological and Biomedical Sciences 43 (1):298-301 (2012)
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Replaying Life’s Tape.John Beatty - 2006 - Journal of Philosophy 103 (7):336-362.

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