Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Jerry A. Fodor, J.H. Fetzer and Bert Leuridan
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 3. Experiment
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We can deliberately cause ourselves to have true thoughts - hence the value of experiments [Fodor]
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Interrogation and experiment submit us to having beliefs caused [Fodor]
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An experiment is a deliberate version of what informal thinking does all the time [Fodor]
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Participation in an experiment requires agreement about what the outcome will mean [Fodor]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory
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Theories are links in the causal chain between the environment and our beliefs [Fodor]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / e. Lawlike explanations
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Generalisations must be invariant to explain anything [Leuridan]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / h. Explanations by function
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Biological functions are explained by disposition, or by causal role [Leuridan]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / i. Explanations by mechanism
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Mechanisms are ontologically dependent on regularities [Leuridan]
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Mechanisms can't explain on their own, as their models rest on pragmatic regularities [Leuridan]
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We can show that regularities and pragmatic laws are more basic than mechanisms [Leuridan]
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Mechanisms must produce macro-level regularities, but that needs micro-level regularities [Leuridan]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / b. Ultimate explanation
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There is nothing wrong with an infinite regress of mechanisms and regularities [Leuridan]
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