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7 Conclusion
We have argued in this introductory chapter that thinking about mechanisms and
causality enables us to access scientific practices in biology and economics. Meth-
odological investigations centering on mechanisms and causality provide a mean-
ingful way to understand science. The detailed philosophical analysis of these two
conceptions, together with specific biological and economic cases given in the
chapters of this volume, is our attempt to mediate between mechanisms and
causality and between biology and economics. We look forward to seeing more
explorations of these topics in future philosophy of science studies.
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