⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: E. ◥ University. {q} PhD. {tr} Training. ⚫ UK. ↂ EndNote. {th} Theories. ☝️ Weerakkody. ☝️ [BS] Heigham. Explanation. Set of statements constructed to describe a set of facts which clarifies causes In philosophy, an explanation is a set of statements which render understandable the existence or occurrence of an object, event, or state of affairs. Among its most common forms are: Causal explanationDeductive-nomological explanation, involves subsuming the explanandum under a generalization from which it may be derived in a deductive argument. For example, “All gases expand when heated; this gas was heated; therefore, this gas expanded".Statistical explanation, involves subsuming the explanandum under a generalization that gives it inductive support.
For example, “Most people who use tobacco contract cancer; this person used tobacco; therefore, this person contracted cancer”. Explanations of human behavior usually rely to the subject’s beliefs, desires and other relevant facts. They operate under the assumption that the behavior in question is rational to some extent. Scientific explanation [edit]