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'On the Question of Absolute Undecidability', 'Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus' and 'Philosophy of Science'
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 6. Falsification
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If a theory is more informative it is less probable [Gorham]
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Why abandon a theory if you don't have a better one? [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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Theories aren't just for organising present experience if they concern the past or future [Gorham]
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The 'Tractatus' is instrumentalist about laws of nature [Wittgenstein, by Armstrong]
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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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14. Science / C. Induction / 2. Aims of Induction
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Induction accepts the simplest law that fits our experiences [Wittgenstein]
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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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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / e. Lawlike explanations
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The modern worldview is based on the illusion that laws explain nature [Wittgenstein]
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