Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Bert Leuridan, Howard Robinson and Jens Zimmermann
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation
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An explanation presupposes something that is improbable unless it is explained [Robinson,H]
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If all possibilities are equal, order seems (a priori) to need an explanation - or does it? [Robinson,H]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / e. Lawlike explanations
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Generalisations must be invariant to explain anything [Leuridan]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / h. Explanations by function
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Biological functions are explained by disposition, or by causal role [Leuridan]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / i. Explanations by mechanism
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Mechanisms are ontologically dependent on regularities [Leuridan]
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Mechanisms can't explain on their own, as their models rest on pragmatic regularities [Leuridan]
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We can show that regularities and pragmatic laws are more basic than mechanisms [Leuridan]
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Mechanisms must produce macro-level regularities, but that needs micro-level regularities [Leuridan]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / b. Ultimate explanation
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There is nothing wrong with an infinite regress of mechanisms and regularities [Leuridan]
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