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conventionalism Conventionalism is the view that the adoption by the relevant scientific community of one theory rather than its rival(s) is a matter of mere convention.
It is now widely accepted in the philosophy of science that even the best-established scientific laws and theories are not fully confirmed by the factual evidence upon which they are based. In part, this is because such laws and theories are usually universal in scope, and so make claims which of necessity go beyond any finite set of evidence for them. Also, the evidence is itself conceptualized and described in terms which are informed by theory. If this is so, choice between rival theories is never determined by the facts and logic alone.
Against conventionalism, it is possible to argue that, in the absence of conclusive proof of a logical or factual kind, there may still be good reasons for accepting one theory as more plausible, better supported by the evidence, and so on, than any available alternative.
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Conventions Typically Result in Five-Point Bounce; Party, order of convention has made little difference in size of bounce.(Survey)
Magazine article from: Gallup Poll News Service; 8/20/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...the 22 national conventions since 1964. The...percentage points. This convention bounce is an important...after his party's convention) nor George W...their parties' conventions. Both fell well...the size of the convention bounce. The average...bounce for the first conventions in an ...
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Convention Center & CVB 2002 Directory. (N - Z).
Magazine article from: Association Management; 2/1/2002; 700+ words
; NEVADA Carson City Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-638...687-7416 Las Vegas Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority 702-892...702-632-7919 Sands Expo and Convention Center 702-733-5556 fax: 702...
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Convention center & CVB 2002 Directory. (A - M).
Magazine article from: Association Management; 2/1/2002; 700+ words
; ...ALABAMA Birmingham Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau 800-458-8085...8086 Gulf Shores Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau 334-974-1510...Huntsville Huntsville/Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau 256-551-2230...
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CONVENTIONS OF DELIBERATION? CONVENTION ADDRESSES AND DELIBERATIVE CONTAINMENT IN THE SECOND PARTY SYSTEM
Magazine article from: Rhetoric & Public Affairs; 12/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; Although party conventions were originally...bound national convention delegates to the...dimension to party conventions, this study looks...origin of the party convention in the second party...audiences outside the convention hall.4 The emphasis...ritual dimension of conventions is not ...
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San Diego Convention Center Events 2005.(Lifestyles & Recreation)(Illustration)(Calendar)
Magazine article from: San Diego Business Journal; 11/29/2004; 700+ words
; San Diego Convention Center Events 2005 Date Event 1/5...05 Anheuser Busch Inc. Annual Sales Convention 4/3/05 Experimental Biology 4...2005 9/30/05 Ace Hardware Fall Convention & Exhibits 10/15/05 American...
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Convention planners get assist from ICVA
Magazine article from: Indianapolis Business Journal; 4/21/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...well in advance of the convention to make arrangements...where more than 300 conventions are held each year...from the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association...most services. Every convention has a different need...Of the 300-plus conventions conducted in Indianapolis...
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Convention Notice: Rules for Resolutions
Magazine article from: International Musician; 3/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; The 97th Convention of the American Federation of Musicians...official headquarters and the site of the convention's business sessions. The hours of...of Recommendation No. 8 by the 2005 Convention, Article 5, Section 47(c) of the...
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Constitutional conventions and election campaigns.
Magazine article from: Canadian Parliamentary Review; 9/22/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...those rules. Some conventions are very important...government comes from convention. The transfer...is nullified by convention That is an idea...constitutional conventions is one which is...step test for conventions posed by Jennings...to see whether a convention exists, there...
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Convention cities ready bids for '04; Democrats: looking for the right spot. (Special Feature).(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Campaigns & Elections; 8/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...bid to host the Democratic convention, cities must take into account...000 hotel rooms. Possible convention venues are the Coconut Grove...Center and the Miami Beach Convention Center This is the county...Democratic and Republican conventions were held in Miami Beach...
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Religious Conventions Account for Growing Share of Business
Magazine article from: Orange County Business Journal; 8/21/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...otherwise go unused at convention centers. While...occupancy. Religious conventions help. Members...days for other convention attendees. Conventioneers...OC's religious conventions and conferences...as the Anaheim Convention Center. Only two...thirds of religious conventions include ...
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Political Conventions
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
...nominating conventions. The first such convention was held by...Often, party conventions presented previously...Democratic Convention nominated James...mark during a convention. More often...of national conventions. Although...
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Conventions, Party Nominating
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
...Nineteenth-Century Conventions: Volatile, Unpredictable, Exciting At these conventions "dark horses" could...Democratic National Convention in 1844. Often, the...made for some volatile conventions — and some...issue at the Democratic convention. The "Hunkers...
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convention
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...used for the 1972 convention but later modified...and Democratic conventions is by states...History State conventions for nominating...first national convention was held by the...opening of the convention, who succeeded...however, national conventions have tended to...
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Hartford Convention
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
HARTFORD CONVENTION HARTFORD CONVENTION. From 15 December 1814 to 5 January 1815, a convention of delegates from throughout New England met at Hartford, Connecticut, to plan regional opposition to the Republican Party's federal policies...
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Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive Behavior
SINGLE CONVENTION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961 is the most comprehensive international...world developments presented new challenges. The Single Convention consolidated the existing multilateral drug-control...
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