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Ideas for 'Two Problems of Epistemology', 'The Sentiment of Rationality' and 'Remarks on axiomatised set theory'

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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 1. Observation

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Scientific genius extracts more than other people from the same evidence [James]

14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 6. Falsification

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Experimenters assume the theory is true, and stick to it as long as result don't disappoint [James]

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Particulars can be verified or falsified, but general statements can only be falsified (conclusively) [Popper]

14. Science / C. Induction / 3. Limits of Induction

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We can't know if the laws of nature are stable, but we must postulate it or assume it [James]

14. Science / C. Induction / 6. Bayes's Theorem

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Trying to assess probabilities by mere calculation is absurd and impossible [James]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction

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We have a passion for knowing the parts of something, rather than the whole [James]