Combining Philosophers

Ideas for H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim, Benjamin Franklin and Isaac Newton

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations

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Natural effects of the same kind should be assumed to have the same causes [Newton]

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We should admit only enough causes to explain a phenomenon, and no more [Newton]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction

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Six reduction levels: groups, lives, cells, molecules, atoms, particles [Putnam/Oppenheim, by Watson]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / k. Explanations by essence

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From the phenomena, I can't deduce the reason for the properties of gravity [Newton]