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'Metaphysics', 'Philosophy of Science' and 'Particle Physics'
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 2. Demonstration
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There cannot be a science of accidentals, but only of general truths [Aristotle]
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Demonstrations about particulars must be about everything of that type [Aristotle]
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 6. Falsification
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If a theory is more informative it is less probable [Gorham]
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Why abandon a theory if you don't have a better one? [Gorham]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory
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Is Newton simpler with universal simultaneity, or Einstein simpler without absolute time? [Gorham]
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Structural Realism says mathematical structures persist after theory rejection [Gorham]
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Structural Realists must show the mathematics is both crucial and separate [Gorham]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 3. Instrumentalism
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Theories aren't just for organising present experience if they concern the past or future [Gorham]
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For most scientists their concepts are not just useful, but are meant to be true and accurate [Gorham]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / a. Explanation
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Universal principles are not primary beings, but particular principles are not universally knowable [Aristotle]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation
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Understanding moves from the less to the more intelligible [Aristotle]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / a. Types of explanation
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Aristotelian explanations mainly divide things into natural kinds [Aristotle, by Politis]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / d. Consilience
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Consilience makes the component sciences more likely [Gorham]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / k. Explanations by essence
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Real enquiries seek causes, and causes are essences [Aristotle]
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We know something when we fully know what it is, not just its quality, quantity or location [Aristotle]
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We know a thing when we grasp its essence [Aristotle]
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The explanation is what gives matter its state, which is the form, which is the substance [Aristotle]
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Essential properties explain in conjunction with properties shared by the same kind [Aristotle, by Kung]
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