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   cited_by_count: 843159
   created_date: '2024-01-23'
   description: This cluster of papers explores the concept of mechanistic explanation
     in scientific discovery and evolution, encompassing topics such as evolutionary
     synthesis, causation, genetic information, scientific models, social mechanisms,
     and the philosophy of science. It delves into the intricacies of biological
     explanation, genetic code, and developmental biology.
   display_name: Mechanistic Explanation in Scientific Discovery and Evolution
   domain:
     display_name: Social Sciences
     id: https://openalex.org/domains/2
   field:
     display_name: Arts and Humanities
     id: https://openalex.org/fields/12
   id: https://openalex.org/T10778
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     wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanistic_explanation
   keywords:
   - Mechanistic Explanation
   - Evolutionary Synthesis
   - Causation
   - Genetic Information
   - Scientific Models
   - Social Mechanisms
   - Philosophy of Science
   - Biological Explanation
   - Genetic Code
   - Developmental Biology
   siblings:
   - display_name: Circulation and Localities in Global Science History
     id: https://openalex.org/T12471
   - display_name: Cultural Techniques in Media Theory and Neuroscience
     id: https://openalex.org/T13308
   - display_name: Evolution and Impact of Scholarly Publishing Practices
     id: https://openalex.org/T13516
   - display_name: History of Science and Knowledge Production
     id: https://openalex.org/T14517
   - display_name: History of Science and Medicine
     id: https://openalex.org/T14475
   - display_name: History of Science and Technology
     id: https://openalex.org/T13641
   - display_name: History of Science and Technology Development
     id: https://openalex.org/T14442
   - display_name: History of Science in Early Modern Europe
     id: https://openalex.org/T11137
   - display_name: Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Sciences Research
     id: https://openalex.org/T14131
   - display_name: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Research and Education
     id: https://openalex.org/T13359
   - display_name: Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Humanities
     id: https://openalex.org/T13757
   - display_name: Interdisciplinary Studies across Arts, Sciences, and Humanities
     id: https://openalex.org/T14151
   - display_name: Interdisciplinary Studies across Humanities and Sciences
     id: https://openalex.org/T14266
   - display_name: Interdisciplinary Studies in Science and Humanities
     id: https://openalex.org/T14116
   - display_name: Logical Empiricism and Philosophy of Science
     id: https://openalex.org/T13558
   - display_name: Science and Technology in the Cold War Era
     id: https://openalex.org/T12445
   - display_name: Scientific Writing and Publication Practices
     id: https://openalex.org/T12648
   - display_name: Understanding Evolutionary Theory and its Acceptance
     id: https://openalex.org/T12182
   subfield:
     display_name: History and Philosophy of Science
     id: https://openalex.org/subfields/1207
   updated_date: '2024-05-20T05:17:34.491658'
   works_count: 67583