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Metaphysics in Science

Alice Drewery (Edited by), A Drewery (Author)

9781405145145, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 10 May 2006

114 pages
21.8 x 14 x 0.8 cm, 0.154 kg

This book presents work at the forefront of scholarly debate about the relevance of substantial metaphysical theories to science.

  • Responds in particular to recent publications by Brian Ellis on scientific essentialism, especially on the topics of laws, natural kinds and realism.
  • Contains a new paper by Brian Ellis, commentary and criticism from philosophers on Ellis's work, and a reply by Ellis to his critics.

1. Physical Realism: Brian Ellis.

2. Scientific Realism and Metaphysics: Stathis Psillos.

3. Kinds and Essences: John Heil.

4. Kinds, Essences and Powers: Stephen Mumford.

5. Laws and Essences: Alexander Bird.

6. Universals, the Essential Problem and Categorical Properties: Brian Ellis

Subject Areas: Philosophy [HP]
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