Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Pindar, Aristotle and John Stuart Mill
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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 / b. Scientific necessity
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It is not possible for fire to be cold or snow black [Aristotle]
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / d. Knowing essences
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Scientists must know the essential attributes of the things they study [Aristotle]
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