Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Eric R. Scerri, Laurence Bonjour and Antiphon

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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]

14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 5. Anomalies

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Anomalies challenge the claim that the basic explanations are actually basic [Bonjour]

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]

14. Science / C. Induction / 2. Aims of Induction

3709	Induction must go beyond the evidence, in order to explain why the evidence occurred [Bonjour]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation

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Scientists eventually seek underlying explanations for every pattern [Scerri]

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]