Single Idea 3859

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / G. Scientific Philosophy / 1. Aims of Science]

Full Idea

We do not wish merely to predict, we also want to explain.

Gist of Idea

We do not wish merely to predict, we also want to explain

Source

W.H. Newton-Smith (The Rationality of Science [1981], II.3)

Book Reference

Newton-Smith,W.H.: 'The Rationality of Science' [RKP 1981], p.31

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