Explanatory pluralism in political science
Journal of Theoretical Politics
Published online on December 19, 2025
Abstract
Journal of Theoretical Politics, Volume 38, Issue 3, Page 159-176, July 2026.
Most writers on political science methods seem to suggest that explanation means causal explanation. Certainly, many explanations in the political sciences are causal. However, natural science often provides non-causal explanations, while non-causal ...
Most writers on political science methods seem to suggest that explanation means causal explanation. Certainly, many explanations in the political sciences are causal. However, natural science often provides non-causal explanations, while non-causal ...