Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Bert Leuridan, Pascal Engel and Stuart Glennan
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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 must produce macro-level regularities, but that needs micro-level regularities [Leuridan]
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Mechanisms are ontologically dependent on regularities [Leuridan]
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Modern mechanism need parts with spatial, temporal and function facts, and diagrams [Glennan]
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Mechanistic philosophy of science is an alternative to the empiricist law-based tradition [Glennan]
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Mechanisms are either systems of parts or sequences of activities [Glennan]
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17th century mechanists explained everything by the kinetic physical fundamentals [Glennan]
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Unlike the lawlike approach, mechanistic explanation can allow for exceptions [Glennan]
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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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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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