S3 Ep 2 - Kate Lynch on 'Causal Explanation in Science'

Today's guest is Dr Kate Lynch, who will discuss the topic of 'causal explanation in science'. Kate is a philosopher of biology and a lecturer in HPS at the University of Melbourne. In this episode Kate introduces us to the difference between 'causation' and 'causal explanation', as well as difficulties involved in assessing what makes a good causal explanation. Some of Kate's research looks at medical explanations of death, including the complications that can be involved in decidin...

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Leading scholars in History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science (HPS) introduce contemporary topics for a general audience. Developed by scholars and students in the HPS program at the University of Melbourne. Primary hosts: Thomas Spiteri (2025), Samara Greenwood (2023-2024)Season Five Coming SOON.More information on the podcast can be found at hpsunimelb.org