Saatsi, Juha (2015) On Explanations from 'Geometry of Motion'. [Preprint]

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Abstract

This paper examines explanations that turn on non-local geometrical facts about the space of possible configurations a system can occupy. I argue that it makes sense to contrast such explanations from “geometry of motion” with causal explanations. I also explore how my analysis of these explanations cuts across the distinction between kinematics and dynamics.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Saatsi, Juha J.T.Saatsi@leeds.ac.uk
Additional Information:	Forthcoming in the British Journal for the Philosophy of Science
Keywords:	Geometrical explanation; Non-causal explanation; Woodward
Subjects:	General Issues > Causation General Issues > Explanation
Depositing User:	Juha Saatsi
Date Deposited:	01 Jun 2015 13:45
Last Modified:	01 Jun 2015 13:45
Item ID:	11494
Subjects:	General Issues > Causation General Issues > Explanation
Date:	1 April 2015
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/11494

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