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Saturday, June 2, 2018
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What is an explanation? I have two definitions:
An explanation is a description of why something happened or happens
An explanation is a description that makes something clear
Explanations are important for understanding reality. Sometimes we encounter mysterious phenomena that put us in a state of wonder. Explanations shine light on the mysteries of reality.
I believe there's not a sharp line between what information qualifies for an explanation and what doesn't. In this regard, we subjectively determine the most important aspects to include in an explanation. Remember that clarity and understanding is the goal. An explanation can be as short as a single sentence.
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