Combining Philosophers

Ideas for H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim, Theodore Sider and Aeschylus

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / a. Explanation

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Explanations must cite generalisations [Sider]

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 / b. Ultimate explanation

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If the ultimate explanation is a list of entities, no laws, patterns or mechanisms can be cited [Sider]