Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Paul Audi, Harr,R./Madden,E.H. and William James
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory
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Clavius's Paradox: purely syntactic entailment theories won't explain, because they are too profuse [Harré/Madden]
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Simplicity can sort theories out, but still leaves an infinity of possibilities [Harré/Madden]
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The powers/natures approach has been so successful (for electricity, magnetism, gravity) it may be universal [Harré/Madden]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 2. Aim of Science
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Theories are practical tools for progress, not answers to enigmas [James]
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We prefer the theory which explains and predicts the powers and capacities of particulars [Harré/Madden]
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Science investigates the nature and constitution of things or substances [Harré/Madden]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 3. Instrumentalism
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True thoughts are just valuable instruments of action [James]
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Pragmatism says all theories are instrumental - that is, mental modes of adaptation to reality [James]
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