11 ideas
17488 | Empiricist theories are sets of laws, which give explanations and reductions [Glennan] |
19387 | Hypotheses come from induction, which is comparison of experiences [Leibniz] |
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] |
5517 | Individuals don't exist, but are conventional names for sets of elements [Buddha] |
17494 | Since causal events are related by mechanisms, causation can be analysed in that way [Glennan] |
7600 | The Buddha believed the gods would eventually disappear, and Nirvana was much higher [Buddha, by Armstrong,K] |
7601 | Life is suffering, from which only compassion, gentleness, truth and sobriety can save us [Buddha] |