Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim, Jean Calvin and Thomas Bayes

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14. Science / C. Induction / 6. Bayes's Theorem

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The probability of two events is the first probability times the second probability assuming the first [Bayes]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction

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Six reduction levels: groups, lives, cells, molecules, atoms, particles [Putnam/Oppenheim, by Watson]

25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 2. Religion in Society

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Only when working people are poor do they remain obedient to God [Calvin, by Weber]