Explanation in Biology

This Element examines philosophical accounts of scientific explanation, particularly those that apply to biology and the life sciences. Two main categories of scientific explanation are causal explanations and non-causal explanations. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

List of contents

1. Scientific explanation: introduction; 2. Causal explanation; 3. Non-causal, mathematical explanation; 4. Final remarks; Bibliography.

Summary

This Element examines philosophical accounts of scientific explanation, particularly those that apply to biology and the life sciences. Two main categories of scientific explanation are causal explanations and non-causal explanations. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Product details

• Authors: Lauren N. Ross, Lauren N. (University of California Ross
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2025
• EAN: 9781009300933
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0930093-3
• No. of pages: 76
• Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Biology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); PHILOSOPHY / General, Philosophy of Science, Topology, Life sciences: general issues