Single Idea 4809

[catalogued under 14. Science / D. Explanation / 2. Types of Explanation / g. Causal explanations]

Full Idea

Lewis endorses the thesis that all explanation of singular events is causal explanation.

Gist of Idea

Lewis endorses the thesis that all explanation of singular events is causal explanation

Source

report of David Lewis (Causal Explanation [1986]) by Stathis Psillos - Causation and Explanation p.237

Book Reference

Psillos,Stathis: 'Causation and Explanation' [Acumen 2002], p.237


A Reaction

It is hard to challenge this. The assumption is that only nomological and causal explanations are possible, and the former are unobtainable for singular events.