"Understudy" picture of Ceteris Paribus Laws is Incorrect

Explain why Nancy Cartwright thinks that the "understudy" picture of ceteris paribus laws is incorrect
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Explain why Nancy Cartwright thinks that the "understudy" picture of ceteris paribus laws is incorrect
Understudy means inadequate exploration of a situation, scenario, or area of study. It means that the detail is scanty. For example, Nancy Cartwright (1980) argues that the understudy of ceteris paribus laws is incorrect because they are real laws. As we have explored in this week's lesson, ceteris paribus is a generalization law that means "all things equal" when considering a particular angle of argument. The "understudy" claim comes from the ambiguity of the phrase "all things equal" because it does not specify what things it refers to. Insightfully, the ceteris paribus laws refer to a statement of law plus a constant scenario to make it work.