Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Frank P. Ramsey, Chauncey Wright and Kit Fine
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 6. Early Matter Theories / a. Greek matter
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The components of abstract definitions could play the same role as matter for physical objects [Fine,K]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 4. Regularities / a. Regularity theory
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We identify laws with regularities because we mistakenly identify causes with their symptoms [Fine,K]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 4. Regularities / b. Best system theory
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Causal laws result from the simplest axioms of a complete deductive system [Ramsey]
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All knowledge needs systematizing, and the axioms would be the laws of nature [Ramsey]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism
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Causation is easier to disrupt than logic, so metaphysics is part of nature, not vice versa [Fine,K]
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