Oxford University Press (1997)
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Wesley Salmon is renowned for his seminal contributions to the philosophy of science. He has powerfully and permanently shaped discussion of such issues as lawlike and probabilistic explanation and the interrelation of explanatory notions to causal notions. This unique volume brings together twenty-six of his essays on subjects related to causality and explanation, written over the period 1971-1995. Six of the essays have never been published before and many others have only appeared in obscure venues. The volume includes a section of accessible introductory pieces, as well as more advanced and technical pieces, and will make essential work in the philosophy of science readily available to both scholars and students.
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Keywords | Science Philosophy Science Methodology Causality (Physics Explanation |
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Reprint years | 1998 |
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Call number | Q175.S2337 1998 |
ISBN(s) | 0195108639 9780195108644 0195108647 |
DOI | 10.1023/a:1005543029621 |
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