Explanatory Power Does Not Guarantee Truth
- A law's ability to explain phenomena does not imply it is true; it may still be idealized
- Cartwright challenges the "inference to the best explanation" approach, suggesting that causal reasoning is more reliable
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Nancy Cartwright's How the Laws of Physics Lie argues that fundamental laws in physics describe idealized models rather than reality. She emphasizes the importance of phenomenological laws and causal explanations for practical knowledge. The book challenges traditional views of scientific explanation, highlighting the limitations of theoretical laws
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