6 ideas
18902 | Correspondence theories can't tell you what truths correspond to [Davidson] |
22363 | You have only begun to do real science when you can express it in numbers [Kelvin] |
12314 | Audience-relative explanation, or metaphysical explanation based on information? [Stanford] |
12313 | Explanation is for curiosity, control, understanding, to make meaningful, or to give authority [Stanford] |
12315 | We can explain by showing constitution, as well as showing causes [Stanford] |
20644 | Energy has progressed from a mere formula, to a principle pervading all nature [Kelvin] |