• 1. The challenge to traditional theories of scientific explanation; 2. Counterfactual accounts of mathematical explanation; 3. Explanatory pluralism; 4. Autonomy, indispensability and inference to the best explanation; References.

'[T]his book's survey of positions and arguments will be of use to those familiar with the debate over the role of mathematics in explanation, who are looking for guidance on becoming experts.' Bradford Skow, Metascience

• 1. The challenge to traditional theories of scientific explanation; 2. Counterfactual accounts of mathematical explanation; 3. Explanatory pluralism; 4. Autonomy, indispensability and inference to the best explanation; References.

'[T]his book's survey of positions and arguments will be of use to those familiar with the debate over the role of mathematics in explanation, who are looking for guidance on becoming experts.' Bradford Skow, Metascience

• 1. The challenge to traditional theories of scientific explanation; 2. Counterfactual accounts of mathematical explanation; 3. Explanatory pluralism; 4. Autonomy, indispensability and inference to the best explanation; References.

'[T]his book's survey of positions and arguments will be of use to those familiar with the debate over the role of mathematics in explanation, who are looking for guidance on becoming experts.' Bradford Skow, Metascience