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

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A good explanation totally rules out the opposite explanation (so Forms are required) [Plato, by Ruben]

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

4634	Abduction aims at simplicity, testability, coherence and comprehensiveness [Baggini /Fosl]

4637	To see if an explanation is the best, it is necessary to investigate the alternative explanations [Baggini /Fosl]