Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Paul Audi, Harr,R./Madden,E.H. and William James
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation
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Only changes require explanation [Harré/Madden]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / c. Direction of explanation
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If explanation is by entailment, that lacks a causal direction, unlike natural necessity [Harré/Madden]
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Powers can explain the direction of causality, and make it a natural necessity [Harré/Madden]
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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 / g. Causal explanations
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There are plenty of examples of non-causal explanation [Audi,P]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / i. Explanations by mechanism
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If the nature of particulars explains their powers, it also explains their relations and behaviour [Harré/Madden]
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Powers and natures lead us to hypothesise underlying mechanisms, which may be real [Harré/Madden]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction
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We have a passion for knowing the parts of something, rather than the whole [James]
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Solidity comes from the power of repulsion, and shape from the power of attraction [Harré/Madden]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / k. Explanations by essence
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Essence explains passive capacities as well as active powers [Harré/Madden]
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