Combining Philosophers

Ideas for H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim, Georges Rey and Amie L. Thomasson

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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 / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation

3232	Abduction could have true data and a false conclusion, and may include data not originally mentioned [Rey]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / b. Ultimate explanation

3128	It's not at all clear that explanation needs to stop anywhere [Rey]