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Single Idea 17324

[filed under theme 14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / a. Explanation ]

Full Idea

'Because' can signal an inference rather than an explanation.

Gist of Idea

'Because' can signal an inference rather than an explanation

Source

David Liggins (Truth-makers and dependence [2012], 10.5)

Book Ref

'Metaphysical Grounding', ed/tr. Correia,F/Schnieder,B [CUP 2012], p.263

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A Reaction

Aristotle starts from words like 'why?', but it can be a deceptive approach to explanation.