5 ideas
8431 | Problems with Goodman's view of counterfactuals led to a radical approach from Stalnaker and Lewis [Horwich] |
21687 | It seems obvious to prefer the simpler of two theories, on grounds of beauty and convenience [Quine] |
21688 | There are four suspicious reasons why we prefer simpler theories [Quine] |
5845 | Niceratus learnt the whole of Homer by heart, as a guide to goodness [Xenophon] |
8432 | Analyse counterfactuals using causation, not the other way around [Horwich] |