Causal Laws and Effective Strategies in Science
- Causal explanations provide concrete connections between causes and effects, unlike abstract theoretical laws
- Cartwright argues that causal principles are essential for understanding and intervening in nature
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Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai is a renowned expert in cardiology, medical research methodology and evidence synthesis
Nancy Cartwright's How the Laws of Physics Lie argues that fundamental laws in physics describe idealized models rather than reality. She emphasizes the importance of phenomenological laws and causal explanations for practical knowledge. The book challenges traditional views of scientific explanation, highlighting the limitations of theoretical laws
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