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Hans Reichenbach

1891–1953 — philosophy of science; observation vs theoretical entities

Author

Logical empiricist philosopher of science; experience and prediction — cited for observation/theory boundary caution.

MARKO ŽIVKOVIĆ In review

Hans Reichenbach (1891–1953) worked on probability, relativity, and the logic of scientific inference. We cite him for the theory-ladenness of what counts as observational.

What we adopt

  • No pristine “given” in experience independent of conceptual apparatus (Experience and Prediction).
  • Supports treating tier-one captures as events with provenance, not as unmediated Real duplicates.

What we do not adopt wholesale

His frequency interpretation of probability or full logical empiricist programme.