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All the ideas for 'Science and Method', 'The Putney Debates' and 'On Copernicanism and Relativity of Motion'

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3. Truth / A. Truth Problems / 8. Subjective Truth

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Choose the true hypothesis, which is the most intelligible one [Leibniz]

6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 2. Geometry

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One geometry cannot be more true than another [Poincaré]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation

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The Copernican theory is right because it is the only one offering a good explanation [Leibniz]

24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract

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Even the poorest have a life to lead, and so should consent to who governs them [-]