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Metaphysics

view that laws of nature are the theorems of the deductive system that best balances simplicity and strength in summarizing the particular facts.

In metaphysics, best system account of laws refers to view that laws of nature are the theorems of the deductive system that best balances simplicity and strength in summarizing the particular facts. This meaning comes from Cohen (2009) in Philosophical Studies.[1]

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Cohen, J., & Callender, C. (2009). A better best system account of lawhood. Philosophical Studies, 145(1), 1-34. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-009-9389-3

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