Explanation and Understanding

Name: Explanation and Understanding
Price: 177.35 AUD
Availability: PreOrder

By: Arnon Levy

Write A Review

Paperback | 7 July 2025

At a Glance

Format
Paperback

Dimensions(cm)
23.4 x 15.6

Paperback

$177.35

or 4 interest-free payments of $44.34 with

or

Available: 7th July 2025

Preorder. Will ship when available.

Science has multiple goals: to describe the world, as it is now; to predict the future and to make inferences about the past. But science also aims to understand the world â" to explain why it is the way it is. But what does it take to explain a phenomenon? What philosophical questions are at stake?

In this thorough and clearly written introduction to scientific explanation, Arnon Levy explores the following problems and questions:

the background to the topic of scientific explanation, particularly the questions of what an explanation is, what makes a good explanation and why seek them in the first place
empiricism about explanation: Hempel''s Deductive-Nomological model and criticisms of Hempel''s theory
unificationism about explanation: are good scientific explanations those fit into an overall ''explanatory store''?
causation and explanation: Salmon''s ''statistical relevance'' and ''mark transmission'' arguments
causation and explanation: Lewis''s description-based model, Woodward''s interventionist view and Strevens''s criterion of selection theory
connections between explanation and understanding
non-scientific explanation: metaphysics.

Additional features, such as chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading and a glossary make this an excellent resource for students of philosophy of science, metaphysics and philosophy of psychology.

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.