Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Eric R. Scerri, John Stuart Mill and Johann Herbart
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 4. Regularities / a. Regularity theory
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Mill's regularity theory of causation is based on an effect preceded by a conjunction of causes [Mill, by Psillos]
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In Mill's 'Method of Agreement' cause is the common factor in a range of different cases [Mill, by Psillos]
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In Mill's 'Method of Difference' the cause is what stops the effect when it is removed [Mill, by Psillos]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 4. Regularities / b. Best system theory
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What are the fewest propositions from which all natural uniformities could be inferred? [Mill]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism
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The colour of gold is best explained by relativistic effects due to fast-moving inner-shell electrons [Scerri]
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