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This chapter introduces a novel method for philosophical theorizing that builds upon familiar elements of philosophical practice while combining, integrating, and clarifying them in new ways. This ‘Tri-Level Method’ calls on theorists to articulate a set of theses about the domain that (i) accommodate and explain all relevant data, (ii) are themselves substantiated and integrated, and, as needed, (iii) possess specific theoretical virtues. Each level takes priority over its successors. The best theory is the one that satisfies the criteria at these levels (so ordered) to the highest degree relative to its rivals. After explicating the relevant notions embedded in the Tri-Level Method’s constituent criteria, and justifying the ordering of its three levels, the chapter proceeds by showing how the method readily handles the three data about method canvassed in Chapter 4. It then argues that the method is sound, capable of positioning inquirers to achieve understanding of the domain they are investigating. |
