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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 6. Falsification
22189 Why abandon a theory if you don't have a better one? [Gorham]
22190 If a theory is more informative it is less probable [Gorham]
14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory
22192 Is Newton simpler with universal simultaneity, or Einstein simpler without absolute time? [Gorham]
22194 Structural Realism says mathematical structures persist after theory rejection [Gorham]
22195 Structural Realists must show the mathematics is both crucial and separate [Gorham]
14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 2. Aim of Science
5391 Science aims to find uniformities to which (within the limits of experience) there are no exceptions [Russell]
14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 3. Instrumentalism
22197 Theories aren't just for organising present experience if they concern the past or future [Gorham]
22196 For most scientists their concepts are not just useful, but are meant to be true and accurate [Gorham]
14. Science / C. Induction / 3. Limits of Induction
5394 We can't prove induction from experience without begging the question [Russell]
5390 Chickens are not very good at induction, and are surprised when their feeder wrings their neck [Russell]
5392 It doesn't follow that because the future has always resembled the past, that it always will [Russell]
14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / d. Consilience
22193 Consilience makes the component sciences more likely [Gorham]
14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation
5363 If the cat reappears in a new position, presumably it has passed through the intermediate positions [Russell]
5367 Belief in real objects makes our account of experience simpler and more systematic [Russell]