Explanation beyond causation : philosophical perspectives on non-causal explanations /

What forms does explanation take if it is not based on causation? Fifteen leading philosophers explore this hot topic, arising from a shift in philosophical understanding of the nature of explanation which reflects actual explanatory practices in science, mathematics, and philosophy.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Reutlinger, Alexander, 1980- (Editor), Saatsi, Juha (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Edition:First edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:What forms does explanation take if it is not based on causation? Fifteen leading philosophers explore this hot topic, arising from a shift in philosophical understanding of the nature of explanation which reflects actual explanatory practices in science, mathematics, and philosophy.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191083808
0191083801
9780191823404
0191823406