Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Lucretius, Porphyry and Rowland Stout

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14. Science / C. Induction / 1. Induction

5714	Even simple facts are hard to believe at first hearing [Lucretius]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / a. Types of explanation

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Evolutionary explanations look to the past or the group, not to the individual [Stout,R]

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

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Not all explanation is causal. We don't explain a painting's beauty, or the irrationality of root-2, that way [Stout,R]