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Ideas for 'Mahaprajnaparamitashastra', 'Explanation: the state of play' and 'Intro to Positive Philosophy'

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14. Science / A. Basis of Science / 1. Observation

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We must observe in order to form theories, but connected observations need prior theories [Comte]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation

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Audience-relative explanation, or metaphysical explanation based on information? [Stanford]

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Explanation is for curiosity, control, understanding, to make meaningful, or to give authority [Stanford]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / e. Lawlike explanations

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Positivism explains facts by connecting particular phenomena with general facts [Comte]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / j. Explanations by reduction

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We can explain by showing constitution, as well as showing causes [Stanford]