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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 2. Demonstration

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Demonstration starts from a definition of essence, so we can derive (or conjecture about) the properties [Aristotle]

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Demonstrations move from starting-points to deduced conclusions [Aristotle]

14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 2. Aim of Science

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Empiricist theories are sets of laws, which give explanations and reductions [Glennan]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / i. Explanations by mechanism

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Modern mechanism need parts with spatial, temporal and function facts, and diagrams [Glennan]

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Mechanistic philosophy of science is an alternative to the empiricist law-based tradition [Glennan]

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Mechanisms are either systems of parts or sequences of activities [Glennan]

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17th century mechanists explained everything by the kinetic physical fundamentals [Glennan]

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Unlike the lawlike approach, mechanistic explanation can allow for exceptions [Glennan]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / k. Explanations by essence

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To understand a triangle summing to two right angles, we need to know the essence of a line [Aristotle]