REASONING PATTERNS AS DETERMINANT FACTORS FOR PROPER EXPLANATION OF BIOLOGICAL PHENOMENA

Authors

  • N M MBAJIORGU, Prof Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu , Enugu State, Nigeria.
  • PEACE AKUNNAM EZE Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu , Enugu State, Nigeria

Keywords:

biological phenomena, scientific interest, scientific description

Abstract

Phenomenon can be seen as something that happens or exist in society, science, or nature, especially something that is studied because it is difficult to understand .They have rare quality or ability that identifies them as being unusual. They are facts or events of scientific interest susceptible to scientific description and explanation. It attracts attention to identify the underlying cause so as to find out why and how it occurred This paper therefore, considers the reasoning pattern that are determinants factors for proper explanation of biological phenomena. It analyzes different premises of reasoning and their implications to every explanation. It emphasizes finding out cause-to- effect and effect-to- cause of any
phenomenon through causal reasoning.

Author Biographies

N M MBAJIORGU, Prof, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu , Enugu State, Nigeria.

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND COMPUTER EDUCATION

PEACE AKUNNAM EZE, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu , Enugu State, Nigeria

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND COMPUTER EDUCATION

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Published

2018-07-19

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2015)

Section

Articles