Combining Philosophers
Ideas for David Fair, E.J. Lowe and Stuart Glennan
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 6. Falsification
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Unfalsifiability may be a failure in an empirical theory, but it is a virtue in metaphysics [Lowe]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 2. Aim of Science
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Empiricist theories are sets of laws, which give explanations and reductions [Glennan]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / c. Direction of explanation
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If the flagpole causally explains the shadow, the shadow cannot explain the flagpole [Lowe]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / d. Explaining people
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The behaviour of persons and social groups seems to need rational rather than causal explanation [Lowe]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / i. Explanations by mechanism
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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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