The X-Phi(les): Unusual Insights into the Nature of Inquiry

Jonathan M. Weinberg; Stephen Crowley

doi:10.1016/j.shpsa.2009.03.016

The X-Phi(les): Unusual Insights into the Nature of Inquiry

Jonathan M. Weinberg
, Stephen Crowley

Philosophy Department

Indiana University

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Abstract

Experimental philosophy is often regarded as a category mistake. Even those who reject that view typically see it as irrelevant to standard philosophical projects. We argue that neither of these claims can be sustained and illustrate our view with a sketch of the rich interconnections with philosophy of science.

Original language	American English
Journal	Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A
Volume	40
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shpsa.2009.03.016
State	Published - 1 Jun 2009

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