ESS104H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Alexander Du Toit, Arthur Holmes, British Science Association
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"alfred wegener and the specialists" by frankel, h (1976) It provided an explanation for a greater range of phenomena than competing hypotheses. His theory was given brief treatment by scientists because his facts were to diverse to be appreciated. His main advantage was to connect seemingly unconnected events into coherent patterns. Of competing hypotheses, one that has more facts is the one with greatest corroboration, assuming that evidence against it is not greater than that against other hypothesis. Misapplied- one must judge hypotheses by the comprehensiveness of the facts and whether they are well supported. Reception of wegener"s theory by english speaking geologists. "the hypothesis did not receive notice until 1922"- schuchert. " wegner did not make an impartial judgement. He is blind to arguments and facts against his cause" "motion of newfoundland is consistent, however it is not real that in addition to moving masses of sal, we are also allowed to mold them as we will. "
