Tools Of Philosophy Flashcards

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Reductive analysis

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The functional explanation of a higher level property in terms of a lower level property

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What is infinite regress?

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A series of related elements with no end

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What is the difference between an algorithm and heuristic?

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An algorithm guarantees a result, a heuristic is reliable for a result but not infallible

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