Abstract
In this paper, I aim to provide access to the current debate on non-causal explanations in philosophy of science. I will first present examples of non-causal explanations in the sciences. Then, I will outline three alternative approaches to non-causal explanations – that is, causal reductionism, pluralism, and monism – and, corresponding to these three approaches, different strategies for distinguishing between causal and non-causal explanation. Finally, I will raise questions for future research on non-causal explanations.
Dokumententyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
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Fakultät: | Philosophie, Wissenschaftstheorie und Religionswissenschaft > Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP)
Philosophie, Wissenschaftstheorie und Religionswissenschaft > Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) > Philosophy of Science |
Themengebiete: | 100 Philosophie und Psychologie > 100 Philosophie |
ISSN: | 1747-9991 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Dokumenten ID: | 42376 |
Datum der Veröffentlichung auf Open Access LMU: | 21. Feb. 2018, 12:07 |
Letzte Änderungen: | 04. Nov. 2020, 13:17 |