Combining Philosophers

Ideas for H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim, Wolfgang von Goethe and Robin Le Poidevin

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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 2. Aim of Science

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We want illuminating theories, rather than coherent theories [Le Poidevin]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / a. Types of explanation

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In addition to causal explanations, they can also be inferential, or definitional, or purposive [Le Poidevin]

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]