Combining Philosophers

Ideas for H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim, Anon (Ecc) and Cover,J/O'Leary-Hawthorne,J

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / c. Explanations by coherence

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We can go beyond mere causal explanations if we believe in an 'order of being' [Cover/O'Leary-Hawthorne]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction

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Six reduction levels: groups, lives, cells, molecules, atoms, particles [Putnam/Oppenheim, by Watson]