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Ideas for 'On the Question of Absolute Undecidability', 'Regressive Method for Premises in Mathematics' and 'The Periodic Table'

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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 4. Prediction

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If a theory can be fudged, so can observations [Scerri]

14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 4. Paradigm

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The periodic system is the big counterexample to Kuhn's theory of revolutionary science [Scerri]

14. Science / C. Induction / 2. Aims of Induction

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Induction is inferring premises from consequences [Russell]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation

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Scientists eventually seek underlying explanations for every pattern [Scerri]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation

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The periodic table suggests accommodation to facts rates above prediction [Scerri]