Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Geoffrey Gorham, Henry of Ghent and Edouard Machery
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory
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Is Newton simpler with universal simultaneity, or Einstein simpler without absolute time? [Gorham]
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Structural Realism says mathematical structures persist after theory rejection [Gorham]
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Structural Realists must show the mathematics is both crucial and separate [Gorham]
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If a term doesn't pick out a kind, keeping it may block improvements in classification [Machery]
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Vertical arguments say eliminate a term if it picks out different natural kinds in different theories [Machery]
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Horizontal arguments say eliminate a term if it fails to pick out a natural kind [Machery]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 3. Instrumentalism
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Theories aren't just for organising present experience if they concern the past or future [Gorham]
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For most scientists their concepts are not just useful, but are meant to be true and accurate [Gorham]
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