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'Introduction to Russell's Theory of Types', 'Mechanisms' and 'The Rationality of Science'
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 1. Observation
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A full understanding of 'yellow' involves some theory [Newton-Smith]
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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 5. Anomalies
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All theories contain anomalies, and so are falsified! [Newton-Smith]
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The anomaly of Uranus didn't destroy Newton's mechanics - it led to Neptune's discovery [Newton-Smith]
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Anomalies are judged against rival theories, and support for the current theory [Newton-Smith]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory
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Why should it matter whether or not a theory is scientific? [Newton-Smith]
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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]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 5. Commensurability
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If theories are really incommensurable, we could believe them all [Newton-Smith]
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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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