Carl G. Hempel

Carl G. Hempel was a philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of science, particularly in understanding scientific explanation and confirmation. He emphasized logical analysis and proposed the "covering law" model, suggesting that scientific explanations account for phenomena by subsuming them under general laws. Hempel also explored foundationalism, the idea that knowledge is built on basic, self-evident principles. His ideas contributed to discussions on emergentism, where complex systems have properties not predictable from their parts alone. Overall, Hempel's work sought to clarify how science works and how we derive knowledge from empirical observations.