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Keith’s Conundrums: More on Explanations and Excuses

Posted on December 23, 2023October 30, 2024 By Critical Links 3 Comments on Keith’s Conundrums: More on Explanations and Excuses

Keith Douglas Happy new year everyone! I hope everyone can find a time to be happy this year, at some point. Last time, I began the topic of explanation vs. excuse. I do not have an explanation for why I received no comments, but that’s what happened. More on Explanations and Excuses This time I…

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Keith’s Conundrums: Explanations vs. Excuses

Posted on November 28, 2023December 2, 2023 By Critical Links 1 Comment on Keith’s Conundrums: Explanations vs. Excuses

Keith Douglas Last time, I illustrated the difference between realism and instrumentalism, one species of anti-realism in the philosophy of science. I received no responses. Moving on, then. Explanations vs. Excuses These days we hear a lot of wondering about: “Should X have done Y? Was Z justified? Why W?” It is thus not surprising…

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Keith’s Conundrums: More on Measurements

Posted on October 28, 2023November 1, 2023 By Critical Links 1 Comment on Keith’s Conundrums: More on Measurements
Keith’s Conundrums: More on Measurements

Insight about last month’s puzzle, from three distinct perspectives

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Keith’s Conundrums: Measurements

Posted on September 27, 2023October 29, 2023 By Critical Links 1 Comment on Keith’s Conundrums: Measurements
Keith’s Conundrums: Measurements

Measuring

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Keith’s Conundrums: Puzzles From Childhood

Posted on August 26, 2023August 30, 2023 By Critical Links 9 Comments on Keith’s Conundrums: Puzzles From Childhood
Keith’s Conundrums: Puzzles From Childhood

Wetness, and assorted puzzling questions

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