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Philosophy of science in Finland: 1970–1990

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This paper gives a survey of the philosophy of science in Finland during the two decades 1970–90. Topics covered include the background (earlier studies by Eino Kaila, G. H. von Wright, and Jaakko Hintikka), the main areas of research (inductive logic, probability, truthlikeness, scientific theory, theory change, scientific realism, explanation and action, foundations of special disciplines), and the cultural impact of science studies.

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Niiniluoto, I. Philosophy of science in Finland: 1970–1990. J Gen Philos Sci 24, 147–167 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00769519

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