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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 2. Demonstration
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Aim to get definitions of the primitive components, thus establishing the kind, and work towards the attributes [Aristotle]
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There must be definitions before demonstration is possible [Aristotle]
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All demonstration is concerned with existence, axioms and properties [Aristotle]
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Demonstration is more than entailment, as the explanatory order must match the causal order [Aristotle, by Koslicki]
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Aristotle gets asymmetric consequence from demonstration, which reflects real causal priority [Aristotle, by Koslicki]
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Aristotle doesn't actually apply his theory of demonstration to his practical science [Leroi on Aristotle]
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Premises must be true, primitive and immediate, and prior to and explanatory of conclusions [Aristotle]
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We can know by demonstration, which is a scientific deduction leading to understanding [Aristotle]
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Demonstrative understanding rests on necessary features of the thing in itself [Aristotle]
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Demonstrations must be necessary, and that depends on the middle term [Aristotle]
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Demonstrations are syllogisms which give explanations [Aristotle]
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Universal demonstrations are about thought; particular demonstrations lead to perceptions [Aristotle]
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Demonstration is better with fewer presuppositions, and it is quicker if these are familiar [Aristotle]
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The principles of demonstrations are definitions [Aristotle]
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A demonstration is a deduction which proceeds from necessities [Aristotle]
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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory
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Plato says sciences are unified around Forms; Aristotle says they're unified around substance [Aristotle, by Moravcsik]
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14. Science / C. Induction / 2. Aims of Induction
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We learn universals from many particulars [Aristotle]
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14. Science / C. Induction / 3. Limits of Induction
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From the fact that some men die, we cannot infer that they all do [Philodemus]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / a. Explanation
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Universals are valuable because they make the explanations plain [Aristotle]
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Aristotelian explanations are facts, while modern explanations depend on human conceptions [Aristotle, by Politis]
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Are particulars explained more by universals, or by other particulars? [Aristotle]
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What is most universal is furthest away, and the particulars are nearest [Aristotle]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation
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What we seek and understand are facts, reasons, existence, and identity [Aristotle]
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Explanation is of the status of a thing, inferences to it, initiation of change, and purpose [Aristotle]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / a. Types of explanation
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Aristotle's standard analysis of species and genus involves specifying things in terms of something more general [Aristotle, by Benardete,JA]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / e. Lawlike explanations
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Explanation and generality are inseparable [Aristotle, by Wedin]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations
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The foundation or source is stronger than the thing it causes [Aristotle]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / k. Explanations by essence
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Aristotle regularly says that essential properties explain other significant properties [Aristotle, by Kung]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / a. Best explanation
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Universals give better explanations, because they are self-explanatory and primitive [Aristotle]
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