Understanding How Science Explains the World

ISBN-13: 9781316518175 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 200 str.

Birmingham) McCain Kevin (University of Alabama

Opis

An accessible exploration of scientific explanation and how it leads to knowledge and understanding of the world.

Recenzje

'Understanding How Science Explains the World is a very impressive achievement. It draws on and develops some of the most important philosophical views on the nature of explanation, while carefully engaging throughout with important examples from the history of science (including quite recent history, which takes into account scientific attempts to explain and understand COVID-19). Highly recommended.' Stephen R. Grimm, Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University

Spis treści

1. Why Explanation Matters in Science; 2. The General Nature of Explanation; 3. Specific Kinds of Explanations; 4. Explanation and Prediction; 5. Evaluating Explanations; 6. Explanatory Quality and Felt Understanding; 7. False Theories, But Accurate Explanations?; 8. From Explanation to Knowledge.