Single Idea 16171

[catalogued under 14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / e. Lawlike explanations]

Full Idea

The covering-law account supposes that there is, in principle, one 'right' explanation for each phenomenon.

Gist of Idea

The covering law view assumes that each phenomenon has a 'right' explanation

Source

Nancy Cartwright (How the Laws of Physics Lie [1983], Intro)

Book Reference

Cartwright,Nancy: 'How the Laws of Physics Lie' [OUP 2002], p.17


A Reaction

Presumably the law is held to be 'right', but there must be a bit of flexibility in describing the initial conditions, and the explanandum itself.