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All the ideas for 'Classical Cosmology (frags)', 'Truth-making without Truth-makers' and 'Essentials of Pragmatism'

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12. Knowledge Sources / D. Empiricism / 3. Pragmatism

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Instead of seeking Truth, we should seek belief that is beyond doubt [Peirce]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / a. Types of explanation

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There are 'conceptual' explanations, with their direction depending on complexity [Schnieder]

18. Thought / D. Concepts / 3. Ontology of Concepts / b. Concepts as abilities

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A 'conception', the rational implication of a word, lies in its bearing upon the conduct of life [Peirce]

18. Thought / D. Concepts / 4. Structure of Concepts / b. Analysis of concepts

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The definition of a concept is just its experimental implications [Peirce]

27. Natural Reality / E. Cosmology / 1. Cosmology

5994	Is the cosmos open or closed, mechanical or teleological, alive or inanimate, and created or eternal? [Robinson,TM, by PG]