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'The Value of Science', 'Mathematical Explanation' and 'Certain Physical Essays'
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation
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Explanation is generally to deduce it from something better known, which comes in degrees [Boyle]
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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]
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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 [Steiner,M]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / b. Ultimate explanation
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The best explanations get down to primary basics, but others go less deep [Boyle]
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