Understanding without Explanation: A Still Open Issue

This paper takes a stance in the debate concerning scientific understanding. It claims that case for specific type of understanding, understanding without explanation (UwE), is still open, despite tendency current literature might suggest otherwise. The begins by situating distinction between an explanatory and non-explanatory on introducing Lipton’s account UwE. then discusses significance proposals argues Kelp’s interpretation does not exhaust challenge they pose to any theory examines best articulated critique provided Khalifa rejects it as inadequate. ends sketching out list positive reasons support continued examination