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'The Case for Closure', 'How to Define Theoretical Terms' and 'Contemporary Philosophy of Mind'
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 8. Ramsey Sentences
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The Ramsey sentence of a theory says that it has at least one realisation [Lewis]
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A Ramsey sentence just asserts that a theory can be realised, without saying by what [Lewis]
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There is a method for defining new scientific terms just using the terms we already understand [Lewis]
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It is better to have one realisation of a theory than many - but it may not always be possible [Lewis]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation
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Abduction could have true data and a false conclusion, and may include data not originally mentioned [Rey]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / b. Ultimate explanation
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It's not at all clear that explanation needs to stop anywhere [Rey]
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