Cornwell, John

Explanations: Styles of Explanation in Science

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ISBN 13:: 9780198607786
author:: Cornwell, John
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Oxford University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2004
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 164 mm X 243 mm
Genre:: History of science
Condition:: New
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Explanations: A Study of Styles of Explanation in Science This book explores how explanations work and why they vary between disciplines. It delves into the nature of explanation, its scope and limits, and whether it has necessary boundaries. Contributions from experts across various fields, including science, philosophy, mathematics, and social anthropology, provide a comprehensive understanding of explanation. The result is a fascinating examination of how explanations are constructed and used in different contexts. By examining the diverse ways of explaining the world, this book aims to achieve a better understanding of explanation itself, both within the sciences and the humanities.

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