I agree that phlogiston was not likely thought of as a mysterious answer at the time. I think that what justifies calling it a mysterious answer today is that we could justifiably notice that we are confused.
Whether it’s confusing quality is a good reason to categorize it as a mysterious answer is a different issue, however.
I agree that phlogiston was not likely thought of as a mysterious answer at the time. I think that what justifies calling it a mysterious answer today is that we could justifiably notice that we are confused.
Whether it’s confusing quality is a good reason to categorize it as a mysterious answer is a different issue, however.