This paper examines the interplay between integrative explanatory pluralism and the quest for unified theories. We argue that when grounded in virtues associated with satisfactory explanations, integrative pluralism exhibits an inherent instability stemming from the conflict between the demand for unity and the commitment to preserving a patchwork of disparate partial explanations. A case study in cognitive science illuminates the challenges of maintaining both systematicity and depth in explanations within this framework. While this instability does not render integrative pluralism fundamentally flawed, it stresses the importance of a diachronic analysis of scientific dynamics and norms. The conclusion highlights the continued value of integrative pluralism in interdisciplinary research programs, while emphasizing its role as a temporary rather than permanent approach.

本文探讨了综合解释性多元化与寻求统一理论之间的相互作用。我们认为，当以与令人满意的解释相关的美德为基础时，整合多元主义表现出一种内在的不稳定性，这种不稳定性源于对统一的需求与维护不同的部分解释拼凑而成的承诺之间的冲突。认知科学的一个案例研究阐明了在这个框架内保持解释的系统性和深度的挑战。虽然这种不稳定性并没有使综合多元主义从根本上存在缺陷，但它强调了对科学动态和规范进行历时分析的重要性。结论强调了综合多元化在跨学科研究项目中的持续价值，同时强调其作为临时而非永久方法的作用。