Combining Philosophers

Ideas for J Fodor / E Lepore, Proclus and Weisberg/Needham/Hendry

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations

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Geometrical proofs do not show causes, as when we prove a triangle contains two right angles [Proclus]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / i. Explanations by mechanism

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Using mechanisms as explanatory schemes began in chemistry [Weisberg/Needham/Hendry]

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Thick mechanisms map whole reactions, and thin mechanism chart the steps [Weisberg/Needham/Hendry]