pseudo-explanations are like false pearls

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An example of analogy used in writing about science:

"Labeling, or name-calling, is a pseudo-explanation and it should be dealt with in an an account of explanation much for the same reason that unauthentic ('false') pearls must be mentioned in a treatise on pearls."

Mario Bunge

Bunge, M. (2017/1998). Philosophy of Science. Volume 2: From explanation to justification (Revised ed.). Routledge.

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.