5 ideas
10800 | The values of variables can't determine existence, because they are just expressions [Ryle, by Quine] |
13230 | Particular essence is often captured by generality [Steiner,M] |
13229 | Maybe an instance of a generalisation is more explanatory than the particular case [Steiner,M] |
13231 | Explanatory proofs rest on 'characterizing properties' of entities or structure [Steiner,M] |
18671 | The ground for an attitude is not a thing's 'goodness', but its concrete characteristics [Ewing] |