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Argument to the Best Explanation

A form of reasoning in which we infer that one hypothesis is currently the best explanation of the evidence when compared with rivals.

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This is the core inferential pattern of the unit.

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Units (1)

Abductive Logic: Arguments to the Best ExplanationStudents learn how arguments to the best explanation work, how to compare competing hypotheses using explanatory virtues, and how to stat…

Lessons (3)

Critiquing Best-Explanation ArgumentsAbductive Logic: Arguments to the Best Explanation Formalizing an Argument to the Best ExplanationAbductive Logic: Arguments to the Best Explanation What Is Abductive Reasoning?Abductive Logic: Arguments to the Best Explanation

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