Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Paul Audi, Buddhaghosa and Auguste Comte
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 1. Observation
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We must observe in order to form theories, but connected observations need prior theories [Comte]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / a. Types of explanation
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Two things being identical (like water and H2O) is not an explanation [Audi,P]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / e. Lawlike explanations
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Positivism explains facts by connecting particular phenomena with general facts [Comte]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations
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There are plenty of examples of non-causal explanation [Audi,P]
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