Metaphysics in Science by Alice Drewery (English) Paperback Book

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* A collection of original papers by philosophers whose work is at the forefront of 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.

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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.

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This book presents work at the forefront of contemporary scholarly debate about the relevance of substantial metaphysical theories to science. It comprises a series of original papers engaging with issues currently at the centre of this debate and responds in particular to two recent books by Brian Ellis on scientific essentialism, especially on the necessity of laws of nature, the nature of natural kinds and the nature of scientific realism. The collection contains a new paper by Ellis himself, as well as commentary and criticism from prominent philosophers in the field. It concludes with a reply by Ellis to some of his critics.

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This book presents work at the forefront of contemporary scholarly debate about the relevance of substantial metaphysical theories to science. It comprises a series of original papers engaging with issues currently at the centre of this debate and responds in particular to two recent books by Brian Ellis on scientific essentialism, especially on the necessity of laws of nature, the nature of natural kinds and the nature of scientific realism. The collection contains a new paper by Ellis himself, as well as commentary and criticism from prominent philosophers in the field. It concludes with a reply by Ellis to some of his critics.

Author Biography

Alice Drewery is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Reading, and the author of articles on philosophy of science, philosophy of language and metaphysics. She is a member of the committee of the British Society for the Philosophy of Science, and an associate editor of the journal Ratio.

Table of Contents

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

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This book presents work at the forefront of contemporary scholarly debate about the relevance of substantial metaphysical theories to science. It comprises a series of original papers engaging with issues currently at the centre of this debate and responds in particular to two recent books by Brian Ellis on scientific essentialism, especially on the necessity of laws of nature, the nature of natural kinds and the nature of scientific realism. The collection contains a new paper by Ellis himself, as well as commentary and criticism from prominent philosophers in the field. It concludes with a reply by Ellis to some of his critics.

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A collection of original papers by philosophers whose work is at the forefront of 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.

Details ISBN1405145145 Short Title METAPHYSICS IN SCIENCE Language English ISBN-10 1405145145 ISBN-13 9781405145145 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Series Ratio Special Issues Edited by Alice Drewery Author Alice Drewery Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9781405145145 UK Release Date 2006-05-10 AU Release Date 2006-05-10 NZ Release Date 2006-05-10 US Release Date 2006-05-10 Pages 114 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Publication Date 2006-05-10 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken DEWEY 110 Audience Professional & Vocational Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this

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