Quote by Hempel, Carl
"Explanation achieves its purpose when it renders the initially puzzling intelligible through general principles."
"Explanation achieves its purpose when it renders the initially puzzling intelligible through general principles."
"Science is a body of knowledge obtained by methods based upon the assumption that all natural phenomena follow natural laws."
"The function of explanation, whether historical or scientific, is to provide understanding."
"A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of natural phenomena, supported by vast amounts of evidence."
"The aim of science is understanding, not mere description."