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'Substance and Individuation in Leibniz', 'Mathematics: Form and Function' and 'Intro to Positive Philosophy'
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 1. Observation
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We must observe in order to form theories, but connected observations need prior theories [Comte]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / c. Explanations by coherence
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We can go beyond mere causal explanations if we believe in an 'order of being' [Cover/O'Leary-Hawthorne]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / e. Lawlike explanations
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Positivism explains facts by connecting particular phenomena with general facts [Comte]
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