This Element discusses traditional theory of scientific explanation, its inadequacies, clarifications, and how to integrate mathematical elements into the physical world. Some of the evidence for a novel scientific posit may be traced to the explanatory power that this posit would afford, were it to exist.
Both an anthology and an introductory textbook, Philosophy of Science: The Central Issues offers instructors and students a comprehensive anthology of fifty-two primary texts by leading philosophers in the field and provides extensive editorial commentary that places the readings in a wide philosophical context.