Explaining Explanation by David-Hillel Ruben

Explaining Explanation by David-Hillel Ruben

This book introduces readers to the topic of explanation. The insights of Plato, Aristotle, J.S. Mill and Carl Hempel are examined, and are used to argue against the view that explanation is merely a problem for the philosophy of science. Having established its importance for understanding knowledge in general, the book concludes with a bold and original explanation of explanation.

`.. Ruben has interesting and insightful things to say about every topic he discusses ... a very good introduction to the topic of explanation.' - Mind

`An authoritative contribution to the series ... an effective introduction to various topics of current concern.' - David Papineau, THES

`This is a book which I much enjoyed reading and found very stimulating. There isn't a stronger recommendation for a book.' - Metascience

`This volume succeeds admirably in being accessible to undergraduates.' - Choice

David-Hillel Ruben is Professor Emeritus at the University of London, UK, and Honorary Research Fellow at Birkbeck, University of London. Having previously worked at the University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, Essex University, City University, London School of Economics, his past publications include The Metaphysics of the Social World (1985), Explaining Explanation (1992 and 2012) and Action and Its Explanation (2003).

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ISBN 13	9780415087650
ISBN 10	0415087651
Title	Explaining Explanation
Author	David-Hillel Ruben
Series	Problems Of Philosophy
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Routledge
Year published	1992-11-12
Number of pages	278
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