The covering law perspective as a theoretical basis for the study of human communication

Abstract

This paper considers various approaches to explanation by subsumption of particular cases under general laws, the alleged shortcomings of such covering law explanations, possible relationships between laws and rules, and several impediments to the development of covering law theories.

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