Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Brad W. Hooker, Eric R. Scerri and Sextus Empiricus
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 1. Observation
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How can you investigate without some preconception of your object? [Sext.Empiricus]
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 4. Prediction
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If a theory can be fudged, so can observations [Scerri]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 4. Paradigm
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The periodic system is the big counterexample to Kuhn's theory of revolutionary science [Scerri]
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14. Science / C. Induction / 3. Limits of Induction
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If you don't view every particular, you may miss the one which disproves your universal induction [Sext.Empiricus]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation
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Scientists eventually seek underlying explanations for every pattern [Scerri]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation
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The periodic table suggests accommodation to facts rates above prediction [Scerri]
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