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'Unconscious Cerebral Initiative', 'Pragmatism - eight lectures' and 'Explanation: the state of play'
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 2. Aim of Science
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Theories are practical tools for progress, not answers to enigmas [James]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 3. Instrumentalism
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True thoughts are just valuable instruments of action [James]
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Pragmatism says all theories are instrumental - that is, mental modes of adaptation to reality [James]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation
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Audience-relative explanation, or metaphysical explanation based on information? [Stanford]
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Explanation is for curiosity, control, understanding, to make meaningful, or to give authority [Stanford]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction
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We can explain by showing constitution, as well as showing causes [Stanford]
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