If singular causal judgments are epistemically justified without appeal to any generalization, the posited covering law serves no explanatory or justificatory role in Davidson's account.

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Covering law(as used in philosophy of science and explanations of causation): A universal rule or law that explains why something happened by showing it's an example of that general rule—like explaining why water boiled by pointing to the law that water boils at 100°C.
Davidson: # Davidson Davidson most commonly refers to **Donald Davidson** (1917-2003), an influential American philosopher known for his work on the philosophy of mind and language. He developed important theories about how our thoughts connect to the physical world and how we understand meaning in language and communication. His ideas have shaped modern philosophy by challenging the view that the mind is completely separate from physical reality.
Epistemically justified(as used in epistemology (the study of knowledge)): Having good, solid reasons or evidence that make a belief or claim reasonable to accept from a knowledge standpoint.
Explanatory role(what truth's definition should preserve): The ability of a concept or theory to help us understand why things work the way they do.

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