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Lewis's DS approach is a tool, not a theory

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 August 2005

Craig DeLancey*
Affiliation:
Department of Philosophy, State University of New York at Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126 http://www.cs.indiana.edu/~cdelance/

Abstract:

Lewis argues convincingly that a DS approach to emotion theory will be fruitful. He also appears to hold that there are DS principles that constitute a theory or are substantial empirical claims. I argue that this latter move is a mistake.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2005

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