Theoretical virtues, broadly understood, are simply nice features for theories to have. Simplicity is a common example — it’s widely thought that, all else being equal, we should prefer simpler theories. That’s what Occam's Razor says. Angela Mendelovici introduces the distinction between
Truth-Indicating and Desire Fulfilling Virtues
Truth-Indicating and Desire Fulfilling…
Truth-Indicating and Desire Fulfilling Virtues
Theoretical virtues, broadly understood, are simply nice features for theories to have. Simplicity is a common example — it’s widely thought that, all else being equal, we should prefer simpler theories. That’s what Occam's Razor says. Angela Mendelovici introduces the distinction between