Combining Philosophers

Ideas for John Buridan, Karen Armstrong and Werner Heisenberg

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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 / e. Lawlike explanations

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We give a mathematical account of a system of natural connections in order to clarify them [Heisenberg]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction

6552	You can only explain the qualities of large objects using entities which lack those qualities [Heisenberg]