Erotetic logic and explanation by abnormic hypotheses

Andrzej Wiśniewski

pp. 295-309

in: Synthese 120 (3), 1999.

Abstract

A relativized concept of a possiblecorrect answer to a why-question is introduced. Acertain procedure of looking for acceptable answers towhy-questions is analyzed in terms of erotetic logic,i.e., the logic of questions.