Scientific Explanation 1 - The Deductive-Nomological Model

It is often thought that science doesn't merely describe and predict what happens in the world, it also gives us explanations of why things happen. What is a scientific explanation? This video outlines the deductive-nomological model of explanation, proposed by Carl Hempel, which claims that to explain X is to show how X can be derived from statements of laws of nature plus initial conditions.

[mmaannyy_a]

Thank you for this explanation. I'm in grade 12 in Egypt and I've been taking philosophy and logical thinking for about two years now. With my finals in just a few weeks, I needed an in depth explanation of this model with more examples. Thanks a lot!

[samueldeister]

A remarkable explanation of what the deductive-nomological model is. Thank you.

[mariakiranarucitra]

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[Trynottoblink]

Thanks again. By the way, is there any particular reason you've become so interested in philosophy of science?

[adamwisniewski]

I just learned about it and then you post video about it. Strange

[charleslappin]

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[vladimirlukic]

Great video. Quite simplistic explanation (pun intended) you are using, which is, of course, a great thing. Kudos!

[SuperFabiola]

Your video was very helpful! Thank you :3

[sujayraomandavilli]

This is also known as the covering law model