Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Irving M. Copi, Philippa Foot and Alexander Miller
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26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 3. Natural Function
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Some words, such as 'knife', have a meaning which involves its function [Foot]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism
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Modern science seeks essences, and is getting closer to them [Copi]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / d. Knowing essences
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Real essences are scientifically knowable, but so are non-essential properties [Copi]
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