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In the previous chapter, I argued that a natural kind in a domain is (a) part of a taxonomy that allows enquiry in the domain to achieve inductive and explanatory success, (b) such that success would not be attained with a taxonomy that excludes the kind. I call these criteria the success clause and restriction clause, respectively.
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Magnus, P.D. (2012). Natural Kinds Put to Work. In: Scientific Enquiry and Natural Kinds. New Directions in the Philosophy of Science. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137271259_4
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