05-15-2009
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Re: What I believe an explanation might consist of.
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Originally Posted by Doctordick
First of all, in order to have an explanation, one needs something to explain. Whatever it is that is to be explained, it can be certainly be categorized as some kind of information. It thus follows that "an explanation" is something which is done to (or for) information. The central issue is then, if we are to define "an explanation" in general, we must lay down exactly what an explanation does to (or for) that information.
If anyone wants to discuss that issue, I will respond.
Have fun -- Dick
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An explanation records information. 
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