Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Rescher,N/Oppenheim,P, Plato and Isaac Newton

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation

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A good explanation totally rules out the opposite explanation (so Forms are required) [Plato, by Ruben]

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

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To investigate the causes of things, study what is best for them [Plato]

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

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

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]