Ideas from 'Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science' by Immanuel Kant [1786], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Philosophy of Material Nature' by Kant,Immanuel [Hackett 1985,0-915145-88-x]].

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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction
Science is the reduction of diverse forces and powers to a smaller number that explain them