Mechanistic and mentalistic explanations and theories of understanding: Chapter 5. Methodological Dualism (MD) and the Multi-Explanation Framework (MEF) (II)

Chapter 5
Methodological Dualism (MD) and the Multi-Explanation Framework (MEF) (II)

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5.1Part I: The Multi-Explanation Framework (MEF): core ideas
- 5.1.1Level of explanation
- 5.1.2The explanation–behavior match
- 5.1.3(F1) theoretical and empirical knowledge
- 5.1.4(F2) the matching principle
  - 5.1.4.1(F2.1) mechanistic explanation of a
  - 5.1.4.2(F2.2) mentalistic explanation of a
5.2Matching theory (MT): Explanation and testing
- 5.2.1Proposing an explanation
- 5.2.2Sciences
- 5.2.3Behavior
- 5.2.4Empirical testing
5.3MD & MEF approach and the autonomy of explanation in psychology
5.4Part II: Two-factor theory of understanding (TFTU)
- 5.4.1Consciousness is a necessary condition for understanding
- 5.4.2Understanding emerges from answers to questions asked according to knowledge and procedures relevant to a specific field
  - 5.4.2.1Demarcation of understanding
  - 5.4.2.2Assessing understanding
    - 5.4.2.2.1Mathematics
    - 5.4.2.2.2Physics
    - 5.4.2.2.3Transportation
    - 5.4.2.2.4Medicine
5.5Justifications for the MEF and TFTU
5.6Other approaches to understanding