Ideas from 'Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science' by Immanuel Kant [1786], by Theme Structure
		
		[found in 'Philosophy of Material Nature' by Kant,Immanuel  [Hackett 1985,0-915145-88-x]].
		
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		14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction
		
	
	
		| 15308 | Science is the reduction of diverse forces and powers to a smaller number that explain them |