Reutlinger, Alexander (2016) Explanation Beyond Causation? New Directions in the Philosophy of Scientific Explanation. [Preprint]

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In this paper, I aim to provide access to the current debate on non-causal explanations in philosophy of sciences. I will first present examples of non-causal explanations in the sciences. Then, I will outline three alternative approaches to non-causal explanations – that is, causal reductionism, pluralism and monism – and, corresponding to these three approaches, different strategies for distinguishing between causal and non-causal explanation. Finally, I will raise questions for future research on non-causal explanations.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Reutlinger, Alexander Alexander.Reutlinger@lrz.uni-muenchen.de
Additional Information:	forthcoming in Philosophy Compass
Keywords:	scientific explanation, non-causal explanation, mathematical explanation, causal explanation
Subjects:	General Issues > Causation General Issues > Explanation General Issues > Models and Idealization
Depositing User:	Alexander Reutlinger
Date Deposited:	26 Oct 2016 12:59
Last Modified:	26 Oct 2016 12:59
Item ID:	12519
Subjects:	General Issues > Causation General Issues > Explanation General Issues > Models and Idealization
Date:	2016
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/12519

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