Ideas of Tuomas E. Tahko, by Theme
[Finnish, fl. 2012, At the University of Helsinki.]
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10. Modality / D. Knowledge of Modality / 4. Conceivable as Possible / a. Conceivable as possible
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If conceivability is a priori coherence, that implies possibility
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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
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism
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Scientific essentialists tend to characterise essence in terms of modality (not vice versa)
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26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / b. Scientific necessity
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If essence is modal and laws are necessary, essentialist knowledge is found by scientists
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