Ideas from 'Mathematical Explanation' by Mark Steiner [1978], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Philosophy of Mathematics: anthology' (ed/tr Jacquette,Dale) [Blackwell 2002,0-631-21870-x]].
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9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 3. Individual Essences
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Particular essence is often captured by generality
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / e. Lawlike explanations
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Maybe an instance of a generalisation is more explanatory than the particular case
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / m. Explanation by proof
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Explanatory proofs rest on 'characterizing properties' of entities or structure
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