Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Geoffrey Gorham, Stephen P. Stich and Mark Steiner

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / d. Consilience

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Consilience makes the component sciences more likely [Gorham]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / e. Lawlike explanations

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Maybe an instance of a generalisation is more explanatory than the particular case [Steiner,M]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / m. Explanation by proof

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Explanatory proofs rest on 'characterizing properties' of entities or structure [Steiner,M]