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All the ideas for 'Scientific Realism', 'The Sign of Four' and 'Explanation: the state of play'

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8. Modes of Existence / B. Properties / 5. Natural Properties

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Scientific properties are defined by the laws that embody them [Psillos, by Ladyman/Ross]

14. Science / C. Induction / 1. Induction

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If you eliminate the impossible, the truth will remain, even if it is weird [Conan Doyle]

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

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

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