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#89 (C&R, Chap 6) - Berkeley vs Newton: The Battle Over Gravity

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Instrumentalism and the Philosophical Debate

This chapter explores the philosophical foundations of instrumentalism through a discussion of Mach and Berkeley's differing perspectives. It contrasts Mach's emphasis on observable relationships with Berkeley's focus on scientific regularities and mathematical explanations. The implications of their ideas, particularly regarding essentialism and the role of mathematical models in scientific inquiry, highlight a historical intellectual battle that continues to influence modern thought.

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