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All the ideas for 'Explanation: the state of play', 'Precepts for Advancing Science and Arts' and 'The Reality of Numbers'

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3. Truth / B. Truthmakers / 1. For Truthmakers

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Truth and falsehood must track what does or doesn't exist [Bigelow]

13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 6. Scepticism Critique

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I don't recommend universal doubt; we constantly seek reasons for things which are indubitable [Leibniz]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation

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Audience-relative explanation, or metaphysical explanation based on information? [Stanford]

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Explanation is for curiosity, control, understanding, to make meaningful, or to give authority [Stanford]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction

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We can explain by showing constitution, as well as showing causes [Stanford]