Ideas of Geoffrey Gorham, by Theme
[American, fl. 2009, Professor at Macalester College, St Paul, Minnesota.]
green numbers give full details |
back to list of philosophers |
expand these ideas
14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 6. Falsification
|
22189
|
Why abandon a theory if you don't have a better one?
|
|
22190
|
If a theory is more informative it is less probable
|
14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory
|
22192
|
Is Newton simpler with universal simultaneity, or Einstein simpler without absolute time?
|
|
22195
|
Structural Realists must show the mathematics is both crucial and separate
|
|
22194
|
Structural Realism says mathematical structures persist after theory rejection
|
14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 3. Instrumentalism
|
22196
|
For most scientists their concepts are not just useful, but are meant to be true and accurate
|
|
22197
|
Theories aren't just for organising present experience if they concern the past or future
|
14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / d. Consilience
|
22193
|
Consilience makes the component sciences more likely
|
26. Natural Theory / A. Speculations on Nature / 1. Nature
|
22198
|
Aristotelian physics has circular celestial motion and linear earthly motion
|