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Ideas for 'Commentary on 'De Anima'', 'Conjectures and Refutations' and 'Mathematical Explanation'

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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 [Steiner,M]

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 [Steiner,M]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / b. Ultimate explanation

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Science does not aim at ultimate explanations [Popper]