Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Melvin Fitting, Arnauld / Nicole and Francis Bacon

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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 3. Experiment

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Science moves up and down between inventions of causes, and experiments [Bacon]

6603	Nature is revealed when we put it under pressure rather than observe it [Bacon]

14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 2. Aim of Science

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Science must clear away the idols of the mind if they are ever going to find the truth [Bacon]

14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 5. Commensurability

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Many different theories will fit the observed facts [Bacon]

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

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Forms make things distinct and explain the properties, by pure form, or arrangement of parts [Arnauld,A/Nicole,P]