Why may refer to: * Causality, a consequential relationship between two events *

Reason (argument) In the most general terms, a reason is a consideration in an argument which justifies or Explanation, explains an action, a belief, an Attitude (psychology), attitude, or a fact. ''Normativity, Normative reasons'' are what people appeal to when m ...

, a premise in support of an argument, for what reason or purpose *

Grounding (metaphysics) Grounding is a topic in metaphysics. Consider an ordinary physical object, such as a table, and the atoms it is made of. Without the atoms, the table would not Existence, exist; thus, the table's existence ''depends'' on the existence of the ato ...

, a topic in metaphysics regarding how things exist in virtue of more fundamental things. * Why?, one of the

Five Ws The Five Ws is a checklist used in journalism to ensure that the News style#Lead, lead contains all the essential points of a story. As far back as 1913, reporters were taught that the lead should answer these questions: * ''Who?''asking abou ...

used in journalism

Music

Artists

Why? (American band) Why? (styled as WHY?) is an American alternative hip hop and indie rock band. The band was founded in 2004 by Cincinnati rapper and singer Yoni Wolf, who had been using Why? as his stage name since 1997. In addition to Wolf, who serves as lead v ...

, a hip hop/indie rock band formed in Oakland, California, in 2004 **

Yoni Wolf Jonathan Avram "Yoni" Wolf (born April 30, 1979) is an American alternative hip hop and indie rock musician and co-founder of the record label Anticon. From 1997 until 2004, Wolf released music under the stage name Why?. In 2004 he transferred ...

, formerly known by the stage name Why? * Why (Canadian band), a rock band formed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1993 * Why?, a 1990s UK folk band, two members of which formed

Quench In materials science, quenching is the rapid cooling of a workpiece in water, gas, oil, polymer, air, or other fluids to obtain certain material properties. A type of heat treating, quenching prevents undesired low-temperature processes, such ...

in 2001

Albums

* ''Why'' (Baby V.O.X album) or the title song, 2000 * ''Why?'' (Ginger Baker album) or the title song, 2014 * ''Why'' (Prudence Liew album) or the title song, 1987 * ''Why?'' (They Might Be Giants album), 2015 * ''Why?'', by Jacob Whitesides, 2016 * ''Why'', by Moahni Moahna, 1996 * ''Why?'', by the MonaLisa Twins, 2022

EPs

* ''Why'' (Discharge EP) or the title song, 1981 * ''Why'' (Taeyeon EP) or the title song (see below), 2016 * '' Why..'', 2023 EP by BoyNextDoor

Songs

* "Why" (3T song) featuring Michael Jackson, 1996 * "Why" (Andy Gibb song), 1978 * "Why" (Annie Lennox song), 1992; covered by DJ Sammy (2005) * "Why?" (Bronski Beat song), 1984 * "Why" (The Byrds song), 1966 * "Why" (Carly Simon song), 1982 * "Why" (D Mob song) with Cathy Dennis, 1994 * "Why?" (Earth, Wind & Fire song), 2015 * "Why" (Frankie Avalon song), 1959; covered by Anthony Newley (1960) and Donny Osmond (1972) * "Why" (Gabrielle song), 2007 * "Why" (Glamma Kid song), 1999 * "Why" (Gen Hoshino song), 2023 * "Why" (Jadakiss song), 2004 * "Why" (Jason Aldean song), 2005 * "Why" (Jieqiong song), 2018 * "Why" (Lionel Richie song), 2006 * "Why?" (Marika Gombitová song), 1979 * "Why" (Mary J. Blige song) featuring Rick Ross, 2012 * "Why" (Miliyah Kato song), 2009 * "Why?" (Mis-Teeq song), 2001 * "Why" (NF song), 2018 * "Why" (Rascal Flatts song), 2009 * "Why" (Sabrina Carpenter song), 2017 * "Why" (Sonique song), 2005 * "Why?" (Stray Kids song), 2024 * "Why" (Taeyeon song), 2016 * "Why" (Tony Sheridan song) with the Beatles, 1964 * "Why" (Yoko Ono song), 1970 * " Why? (Keep Your Head Down)", by TVXQ, 2011 * " Why (Must We Fall in Love)", by Diana Ross & the Supremes and the Temptations, 1970 * " Why, Why", by Carl Smith, 1957 * "Why", by 4Minute from '' Best of 4Minute'', 2012 * "Why", by Air Supply from '' Mumbo Jumbo'', 2010 * "Why?", by Aminé from '' OnePointFive'', 2018 * "Why", by Anastacia from ''

Evolution Evolution is the change in the heritable Phenotypic trait, characteristics of biological populations over successive generations. It occurs when evolutionary processes such as natural selection and genetic drift act on genetic variation, re ...

'', 2017 * "Why", by Antique from '' Die for You'', 2001 * "Why", by Average White Band from '' Cut the Cake'', 1975 * "Why" by Avril Lavigne, a B-side of the single " Complicated", 2002 * "Why", by Ayaka from the single "Clap & Love"/"Why" and the theme song of the PSP game ''Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII'', 2007 * "Why?", by Bazzi from '' Cosmic'', 2018 * "Why", by Basshunter from '' Bass Generation'', 2009 * "Why", by Busted from '' A Present for Everyone'', 2003 * "Why", by Crossfade from '' Falling Away'', 2006 * "Why?", by Des'ree from '' Dream Soldier'', 2003 * "Why", by Dominic Fike from '' What Could Possibly Go Wrong'', 2020 * "Why! ...", by Enigma from '' Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi!'', 1996 * "Why", by Fleetwood Mac from '' Mystery to Me'', 1973 * "Why", by Frankie Valli from '' Closeup'', 1975 * "Why?", by Geir Rönning, representing Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 * "Why", by Godsmack from '' Awake'', 2000 * "Why", by Gotthard from ''

Silver Silver is a chemical element; it has Symbol (chemistry), symbol Ag () and atomic number 47. A soft, whitish-gray, lustrous transition metal, it exhibits the highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal. ...

'', 2017 * "Why?", by Helloween from '' Master of the Rings'', 1994 * "Why", by Irene Cara from '' Anyone Can See'', 1982 * "Why", by Jamie Walters from '' Jamie Walters'', 1994 * "Why", by Jocelyn Enriquez from '' All My Life'', 2003 * "Why", by Joe Satriani from '' The Extremist'', 1992 * "Why", by Lily Allen a B-side of the single '' Not Fair'', 2009 * "Why", by Limp Bizkit from '' Greatest Hitz'', 2005 * "Why", by the Linda Lindas from '' Growing Up'', 2022 * "Why?", by Lonnie Mack from '' The Wham of that Memphis Man'', 1963 * "Why", by Mario from '' Go!'', 2007 * "Why", by Melanie Chisholm from '' Northern Star'', 1999 * "Why", by Natalie Imbruglia from '' Left of the Middle'', 1997 * "Why", by Ne-Yo from ''

Non-Fiction Non-fiction (or nonfiction) is any document or content (media), media content that attempts, in good faith, to convey information only about the real life, real world, rather than being grounded in imagination. Non-fiction typically aims to pre ...

'', 2015 * "Why?", by Reset, 1997 * "Why", by Rooney, 2016 * "Why", by Roy Woods from '' Waking at Dawn'', 2016 * "Why?", by Secondhand Serenade from '' A Twist In My Story'', 2008 * "Why", by Shawn Mendes from '' Shawn Mendes'', 2018 * "Why?", by the Specials, a B-side of the single "

Ghost Town A ghost town, deserted city, extinct town, or abandoned city is an abandoned settlement, usually one that contains substantial visible remaining buildings and infrastructure such as roads. A town often becomes a ghost town because the economi ...

", 1981 * "Why", by Stabbing Westward from '' Wither Blister Burn & Peel'', 1996 * "Why", by Swift from ''

Thoughts Are Thought ''Thoughts Are Thought'' is the debut album by American nu metal band Swift (band), Swift, released in 1999 on Blackbird Productions, and was rereleased in 2003 through Tribunal Records. It was re-released with bonus content on an enhanced CD fe ...

'', 1999 * "Why?", by Tracy Chapman from ''

Tracy Chapman Tracy Chapman (born March 30, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter, widely known for her hit singles " Fast Car" (1988) and " Give Me One Reason" (1995). She was signed to Elektra Records by Bob Krasnow in 1987. The following year she rel ...

'', 1988 * "Why", by Uriah Heep, a B-side of the single " The Wizard", 1972 * "Why?", by Vanilla Ninja from '' Vanilla Ninja'', 2003 * "Why", by Wide Mouth Mason from '' Where I Started'', 1999 * "Why?", by Z-Ro from '' The Life of Joseph W. McVey'', 2004 * "Why", written by Buddy Feyne, notably performed by Nat King Cole, 1954 * "Why", from the musical '' Tick, tick... BOOM!'', 2001 * "Why", from the television series ''

Fraggle Rock ''Fraggle Rock'' (also known as ''Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock'' or ''Fraggle Rock with Jim Henson's Muppets'') is a children's Musical film, musical Fantasy film, fantasy television comedy, comedy puppet television series about interconnected so ...

'' * "Why? (The King of Love Is Dead)", by Nina Simone from '' 'Nuff Said!'', 1968 * "Why (What's Goin' On?)", by the Roots from '' The Tipping Point'', 2004 * "Why Why", by Doja Cat from ''

Planet Her ''Planet Her'' is the third studio album by American rapper Doja Cat. It was released on June 25, 2021, by Kemosabe Records and RCA Records. The album, titled after a fictional planet created by Doja Cat, is an amalgamation of pop, hip hop, an ...

'', 2021

Other media

* ''Why'' (board game), a game based on the television series ''Alfred Hitchcock Presents'' * ''Why?'' (film), a 1987 Czech film * ''Why?'' (1971 film), a 1971 short starring O. J. Simpson and Tim Buckley * ''Why?'' (book), a children's book by Tomie dePaola * "Why?", an episode of the TV series '' As Time Goes By'' * '' Why? with Hannibal Buress'', a Comedy Central television series

Places

Why, Arizona Why is an unincorporated area, unincorporated rural community in Pima County, Arizona, Pima County, Arizona, United States. It lies near the western border of the Tohono Oʼodham Indian Reservation and due north of Organ Pipe Cactus National Mo ...

, an unincorporated community in the United States * Why, Lakes, South Sudan

Surname

* Alby Why (1899–1969), Australian rugby league footballer * Jack Why (1903–1944), Australian rugby league footballer

Transport

* Whyteleafe railway station, Surrey, National Rail station code

Other uses

* Why? Group, New York-based anarchist circle in the 1940s and 1950s *

Why the lucky stiff Jonathan Gillette, known by the pseudonym why the lucky stiff (often abbreviated as _why), is a writer, cartoonist, artist, and programmer notable for his work with the Ruby (programming language), Ruby programming language. Annie Lowrey descri ...

, or simply why or _why, a computer programmer and artist * World Hunger Year (WHY), a charity organization * Why?, a satirical wiki and subproject of Uncyclopedia