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'Introduction to Russell's Theory of Types', 'Mechanisms' and 'Dispositions'
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / a. Types of explanation
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Nomothetic explanations cite laws, and structural explanations cite mechanisms [Mumford]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / e. Lawlike explanations
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General laws depend upon the capacities of particulars, not the other way around [Mumford]
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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]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / k. Explanations by essence
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If fragile just means 'breaks when dropped', it won't explain a breakage [Mumford]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / b. Ultimate explanation
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Maybe dispositions can replace the 'laws of nature' as the basis of explanation [Mumford]
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To avoid a regress in explanations, ungrounded dispositions will always have to be posited [Mumford]
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Subatomic particles may terminate explanation, if they lack structure [Mumford]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 4. Explanation Doubts / a. Explanation as pragmatic
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Ontology is unrelated to explanation, which concerns modes of presentation and states of knowledge [Mumford]
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