Combining Philosophers

Ideas for William Whewell, Stephen Yablo and Nicole Oresme

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

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A theory need not be true to be good; it should just be true about its physical aspects [Yablo]

14. Science / C. Induction / 5. Paradoxes of Induction / b. Raven paradox

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If sentences point to different evidence, they must have different subject-matter [Yablo]

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Most people say nonblack nonravens do confirm 'all ravens are black', but only a tiny bit [Yablo]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / d. Consilience

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Consilience is a common groundwork of explanation [Whewell]