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'Particulars in Particular Clothing', 'Lectures 1930-32 (student notes)' 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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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 / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation
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Explanation and understanding are the same [Wittgenstein]
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Explanation gives understanding by revealing the full multiplicity of the thing [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 / i. Explanations by mechanism
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A machine strikes us as being a rule of movement [Wittgenstein]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation
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If an explanation is good, the symbol is used properly in the future [Wittgenstein]
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