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Ideas for 'Guide to Ground', 'The Theory of Objects' and 'Definitiones cogitationesque metaphysicae'

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / a. Types of explanation

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We explain by identity (what it is), or by truth (how things are) [Fine,K]

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Is there metaphysical explanation (as well as causal), involving a constitutive form of determination? [Fine,K]

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

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Nature can be fully explained by final causes alone, or by efficient causes alone [Leibniz]