Combining Philosophers

Ideas for B Hale / C Wright, Plato and Michael Dummett

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation

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A good explanation totally rules out the opposite explanation (so Forms are required) [Plato, by Ruben]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / a. Types of explanation

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An explanation is often a deduction, but that may well beg the question [Dummett]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations

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To investigate the causes of things, study what is best for them [Plato]