Causality and explanation
Wesley C. Salmon
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Causality and explanation
Published
1998
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pages
434
ISBN-10
0195108639
Description
For over two decades Wesley Salmon has helped to shape the course of debate in philosophy of science. He is a major contributor to the philosophical discussion of problems associated with causality and the author of two influential books on scientific explanation. This volume collects twenty-six of Salmon's essays, including seven that have never before been published and others difficult to find.
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This edition of Causality and explanation has approximately 434 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Causality and explanation typically takes between 9h 3m and 6h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 108,500 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Causality and explanation?
Causality and explanation was written by Wesley C. Salmon.
When was Causality and explanation published?
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