Theory-Ladenness and Theory Comparison

PSA: Proceedings of the Biennial Meeting of the Philosophy of Science Association 1978:83 - 92 (1978)
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Conditions are set forth which, if satisfied, would provide a rational basis for believing, even in a context in which observation is theory-laden, that (1) the two theories are rivals and (2) one of them enjoys observational support that is superior to that enjoyed by the other.

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