structure for all areas    |     expand these ideas

14. Science / D. Explanation / 1. Explanation / d. Explaining people

[modes of explanation needed for human behaviour]

3 ideas
Natural science seeks explanation; human sciences seek understanding [Dilthey, by Mautner]
Nature requires causal explanations, but society requires clarification by reasons and motives [Weber, by Critchley]
The behaviour of persons and social groups seems to need rational rather than causal explanation [Lowe]