Combining Philosophers

Ideas for John Buridan, Baruch de Spinoza and Leslie H. Tharp

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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 2. Demonstration

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Induction is not demonstration, because not all of the instances can be observed [Buridan]

14. Science / C. Induction / 2. Aims of Induction

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Science is based on induction, for general truths about fire, rhubarb and magnets [Buridan]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / f. Necessity in explanations

4312	To understand a phenomenon, we must understand why it is necessary, not merely contingent [Spinoza, by Cottingham]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / k. Explanations by essence

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To understand the properties we must know the essence, as with a circle [Spinoza]