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I 68
Semantics/theory/Fraassen: semantic terms for theories: empirical adequacy and strength, truth and logical strength.
Theories have always metaphysical baggage. (> Metaphysics/Fraassen). - Fraassen per: that is, they are not empirically minimal - minimally empirically: not equivalent with all logically more powerful models. >Models.
What now looks like metaphysics, can bring new phenomena to light tomorrow. - Empirical adequacy: always goes beyond the observable, even in the future.

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