Abstract
The paper discusses the concept of explanation in metaphysics. Different types of explanation are identified and explored. Scientific explanation is compared with (alleged) metaphysical explanation. The comparison illustrates the difficulties with applying the concept of explanation in metaphysics.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Philosophical papers dedicated to Kevin Mulligan |
| Editors | Anne Reboul |
| Publisher | Université de Genève, Faculté des Lettres |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Medical Ethics
- Philosophy
Free keywords
- metaphysics
- explanation
- Mulligan