Combining Texts

All the ideas for 'Symposium', 'The Inference to the Best Explanation' and 'The Aim and Structure of Physical Theory'

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4 ideas

14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 6. Falsification

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Observation can force rejection of some part of the initial set of claims [Duhem, by Boulter]

14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 6. Theory Holism

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Experiments only test groups of hypotheses, and can't show which one is wrong [Duhem]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation

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Best Explanation is the core notion of epistemology [Harman, by Smart]

22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / h. Fine deeds

5845	Niceratus learnt the whole of Homer by heart, as a guide to goodness [Xenophon]