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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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What is most universal is furthest away, and the particulars are nearest [Aristotle]
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Are particulars explained more by universals, or by other particulars? [Aristotle]
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14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / b. Aims of explanation
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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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What we seek and understand are facts, reasons, existence, and identity [Aristotle]
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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 / 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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