Posted: Jul 12, 2014 8:17 am
Calilasseia wrote:Well once again, I'm minded to note that the world 'explanation' is used as a shorthand for 'the model is in accord with the data'.
Indeed, I'm tempted to suggest that this is the only use of the word 'explanation' that really matters. Because it's the only use of the word 'explanation' that points to something substantive.
Well all good then. BTW, the puppy metaphysics does not allow for "why" questions!
I should have pointed that out.