Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Crawford L. Elder, Jos�� L. Zalabardo and Peter Lipton

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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 1. Observation

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The inference to observables and unobservables is almost the same, so why distinguish them? [Lipton]

14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 2. Demonstration

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We infer from evidence by working out what would explain that evidence [Lipton]

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Inductive inference is not proof, but weighing evidence and probability [Lipton]

14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 4. Prediction

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It is more impressive that relativity predicted Mercury's orbit than if it had accommodated it [Lipton]

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Predictions are best for finding explanations, because mere accommodations can be fudged [Lipton]