Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Rescher,N/Oppenheim,P, Tuomas E. Tahko and H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim

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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 / 2. Types of Explanation / k. Explanations by essence

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Essences are used to explain natural kinds, modality, and causal powers [Tahko]