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All the ideas for 'fragments/reports', 'A Realist Theory of Science' and 'Certain Physical Essays'

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9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 5. Essence as Kind

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Kind essences are the categorical bases of a thing's causal powers [Bhaskar, by Chakravartty]

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

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Explanation is generally to deduce it from something better known, which comes in degrees [Boyle]

14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / b. Ultimate explanation

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The best explanations get down to primary basics, but others go less deep [Boyle]

21. Aesthetics / C. Artistic Issues / 7. Art and Morality

468	Musical performance can reveal a range of virtues [Damon of Ath.]