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Ideas for 'Mechanisms', 'On the Essence of Truth' and 'Certain Physical Essays'

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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 2. Aim of Science

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Empiricist theories are sets of laws, which give explanations and reductions [Glennan]

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

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Explanation is generally to deduce it from something better known, which comes in degrees [Boyle]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / i. Explanations by mechanism

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Modern mechanism need parts with spatial, temporal and function facts, and diagrams [Glennan]

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Mechanistic philosophy of science is an alternative to the empiricist law-based tradition [Glennan]

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Mechanisms are either systems of parts or sequences of activities [Glennan]

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17th century mechanists explained everything by the kinetic physical fundamentals [Glennan]

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Unlike the lawlike approach, mechanistic explanation can allow for exceptions [Glennan]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / b. Ultimate explanation

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The best explanations get down to primary basics, but others go less deep [Boyle]