13 ideas
18261 | A simplification which is complete constitutes a definition [Kant] |
7661 | Truth is the opinion fated to be ultimately agreed by all investigators [Peirce] |
22275 | Logic gives us the necessary rules which show us how we ought to think [Kant] |
15148 | Powers give explanations, without being necessary for some class membership [Chakravartty] |
15145 | A kind essence is the necessary and sufficient properties for membership of a class [Chakravartty] |
15147 | Cluster kinds are explained simply by sharing some properties, not by an 'essence' [Chakravartty] |
19089 | Our whole conception of an object is its possible practical consequences [Peirce] |
7660 | We are aware of beliefs, they appease our doubts, and they are rules of action, or habits [Peirce] |
18260 | If we knew what we know, we would be astonished [Kant] |
15144 | Explanation of causal phenomena concerns essential kinds - but also lack of them [Chakravartty] |
14906 | Non-positivist verificationism says only take a hypothesis seriously if it is scientifically based and testable [Ladyman/Ross on Peirce] |
15146 | Some kinds, such as electrons, have essences, but 'cluster kinds' do not [Chakravartty] |
15151 | Many causal laws do not refer to kinds, but only to properties [Chakravartty] |