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Ideas for 'Mahaprajnaparamitashastra', 'On Simple Theories of a Complex World' and 'Syntagma'

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14. Science / B. Scientific Theories / 1. Scientific Theory

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It seems obvious to prefer the simpler of two theories, on grounds of beauty and convenience [Quine]

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There are four suspicious reasons why we prefer simpler theories [Quine]

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

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We observe qualities, and use 'induction' to refer to the substances lying under them [Gassendi]