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Ideas for 'Precis of 'Limits of Abstraction'', 'On Simple Theories of a Complex World' and 'Philosophy of Revelation'

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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory

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It seems obvious to prefer the simpler of two theories, on grounds of beauty and convenience [Quine]

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There are four suspicious reasons why we prefer simpler theories [Quine]