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Explaining Explanation - Couverture rigide

Livre 9 sur 23: Problems of Philosophy

Ruben, David-Hillel

 
9780415032698: Explaining Explanation
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0415032695 ISBN 13 : 9780415032698
Editeur : Routledge, 1990

Synopsis

Offering a discussion of some of the main historical attempts to explain the concept of explanation, this book examines the works of Plato, Aristotle, John Stuart Mill, and Carl Hempel. Building on and developing the insights of these historical figures, the author introduces an elaboration and defense of his own solution. Not content to confine the concept of explanation to the realm of philosophy of science, he examines it within a far more broadly conceived theory of knowledge, and concludes with his own original and challenging explanation of explanation.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book introduces readers to the topic of explanation. The insights of Plato, Aristotle, J.S. Mill and Carl Hempel are examined, and are used to argue against the view that explanation is merely a problem for the philosophy of science. Having established its importance for understanding knowledge in general, the book concludes with a bold and original explanation of explanation.

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Éditeur
Routledge
Date d'édition
1990
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0415032695
ISBN 13 
9780415032698
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
272
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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