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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 6. Falsification
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Observation can force rejection of some part of the initial set of claims [Duhem, by Boulter]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 6. Theory Holism
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If you changed one of Newton's concepts you would destroy his whole system [Heisenberg on Newton]
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Experiments only test groups of hypotheses, and can't show which one is wrong [Duhem]
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14. Science / C. Induction / 1. Induction
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Science deduces propositions from phenomena, and generalises them by induction [Newton]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations
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Natural effects of the same kind should be assumed to have the same causes [Newton]
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We should admit only enough causes to explain a phenomenon, and no more [Newton]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / k. Explanations by essence
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From the phenomena, I can't deduce the reason for the properties of gravity [Newton]
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