Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Chilo, Mahavastu and Stathis Psillos
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 4. Prediction
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If we say where Mars was two months ago, we offer an explanation without a prediction [Psillos]
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A good barometer will predict a storm, but not explain it [Psillos]
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14. Science / C. Induction / 4. Reason in Induction
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Induction (unlike deduction) is non-monotonic - it can be invalidated by new premises [Psillos]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / a. Types of explanation
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Explanation is either showing predictability, or showing necessity, or showing causal relations [Psillos]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / e. Lawlike explanations
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Just citing a cause does not enable us to understand an event; we also need a relevant law [Psillos]
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The 'covering law model' says only laws can explain the occurrence of single events [Psillos]
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If laws explain the length of a flagpole's shadow, then the shadow also explains the length of the pole [Psillos]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations
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An explanation can just be a 'causal story', without laws, as when I knock over some ink [Psillos]
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There are non-causal explanations, most typically mathematical explanations [Psillos]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 4. Explanation Doubts / a. Explanation as pragmatic
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Maybe explanation is entirely relative to the interests and presuppositions of the questioner [Psillos]
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An explanation is the removal of the surprise caused by the event [Psillos]
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