9 ideas
15432 | Structural universals might serve as possible worlds [Forrest, by Lewis] |
17488 | Empiricist theories are sets of laws, which give explanations and reductions [Glennan] |
15282 | Facts should be deducible from the theory and initial conditions, and prefer the simpler theory [Osiander, by Harré/Madden] |
17493 | Modern mechanism need parts with spatial, temporal and function facts, and diagrams [Glennan] |
17487 | Mechanistic philosophy of science is an alternative to the empiricist law-based tradition [Glennan] |
17489 | Mechanisms are either systems of parts or sequences of activities [Glennan] |
17490 | 17th century mechanists explained everything by the kinetic physical fundamentals [Glennan] |
17491 | Unlike the lawlike approach, mechanistic explanation can allow for exceptions [Glennan] |
17494 | Since causal events are related by mechanisms, causation can be analysed in that way [Glennan] |