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A Priori Principles and Action-Explanation
Analysis 46 (1):39 - 45 (1986)
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This paper is a defence of the view that action explanation deploys (relatively) a priori principles. The argument is that this is so because action explanation succeeds, Not just through revealing regularity, But through exhibiting the presence of an expected and privileged pattern. Its job is to 'normalise' action, Not just 'regularise' itAuthor's Profile
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