2008•Beijing Xingzheng Xueyuan xuebaoRequires access
On the Simplicity of a Scientific Theory
LI Xing-mi
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Abstract
Simplicity is an important feature of a scientific theory.In this paper,the author explores many important issues and puts forward his views of the functions of simplicity.These issues include: implication and classification of simplicity;relationships among simplicity,economy,and scientific beauty;relationships between simplicity and truth;and whether there is ontology of simplicity.