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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 8. Ramsey Sentences

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The Ramsey sentence of a theory says that it has at least one realisation [Lewis]

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A Ramsey sentence just asserts that a theory can be realised, without saying by what [Lewis]

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There is a method for defining new scientific terms just using the terms we already understand [Lewis]

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It is better to have one realisation of a theory than many - but it may not always be possible [Lewis]

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

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Audience-relative explanation, or metaphysical explanation based on information? [Stanford]

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Explanation is for curiosity, control, understanding, to make meaningful, or to give authority [Stanford]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction

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We can explain by showing constitution, as well as showing causes [Stanford]