Combining Philosophers

Ideas for John Buridan, Charles Darwin and Manjit Kumar

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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 / k. Explanations by essence

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Bohr explained the periodic table and chemical properties of elements, using the quantum atom [Kumar]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation

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A false theory could hardly rival the explanatory power of natural selection [Darwin]