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Why metaphysicians do not explain

Ingar BrinckGöran HermerénJohannes PerssonNils-Eric Sahlin

pp. 257-266

Abstract

This chapter discusses the concept of explanation in metaphysics. Scientific explanation is compared with (alleged) metaphysical explanation. The comparison illustrates the difficulties with applying the concept of explanation in metaphysics.

Publication details

Published in:

Reboul Anne (2014) Mind, values, and metaphysics I: philosophical essays in honor of Kevin Mulligan. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 257-266


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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-04199-5_19

Full citation:

Brinck Ingar, et al. (2014) „Why metaphysicians do not explain“, In: A. Reboul (ed.), Mind, values, and metaphysics I, Dordrecht, Springer, 257–266.