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'Ways of Worldmaking', 'Philosophy of Science' and 'From Stimulus to Science'
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 6. Falsification
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Why abandon a theory if you don't have a better one? [Gorham]
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If a theory is more informative it is less probable [Gorham]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory
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Is Newton simpler with universal simultaneity, or Einstein simpler without absolute time? [Gorham]
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Structural Realism says mathematical structures persist after theory rejection [Gorham]
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Structural Realists must show the mathematics is both crucial and separate [Gorham]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 3. Instrumentalism
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Users of digital thermometers recognise no temperatures in the gaps [Goodman]
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For most scientists their concepts are not just useful, but are meant to be true and accurate [Gorham]
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Theories aren't just for organising present experience if they concern the past or future [Gorham]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 5. Commensurability
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We lack frames of reference to transform physics, biology and psychology into one another [Goodman]
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14. Science / C. Induction / 5. Paradoxes of Induction / a. Grue problem
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Grue and green won't be in the same world, as that would block induction entirely [Goodman]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / d. Consilience
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Consilience makes the component sciences more likely [Gorham]
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