ISBN:
9781000903577
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (128 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
301.01
Keywords:
Communication in the social sciences
;
Explanation
;
Science-Philosophy
Abstract:
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the nature of explanations as given in both natural and social sciences. It discusses models of explanation adopted in natural and social sciences.
Abstract:
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Nature of Explanation -- Introductory -- Explanation in General -- Scientific Explanation -- Notes -- Chapter 2: Explanation in Natural Sciences -- Explanation with Reference to Laws -- Deductive-Nomological Explanation -- Statistical-Probabilistic Explanation -- Explanation with Reference to Theories -- Notes -- Chapter 3: Explanation in Social Sciences: The Two Approaches -- The Naturalistic Approach -- The Anti-naturalistic Approach -- Notes -- Chapter 4: Explanation in Social Sciences: The Various Forms -- Functional Explanation -- Purposive or Teleological Explanation -- Explanation as Redescription -- Explanation in Terms of Reasons, that is, in Terms of Beliefs, Motives etc. -- Holistic versus Individualistic Explanations -- Notes -- Chapter 5: Explanation and Prediction -- Notes -- Chapter 6: Assessment and Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
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