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Metaphysics in Science
Alice Drewery
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Description for Metaphysics in Science
Paperback. * 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. Editor(s): Drewery, Alice. Series: Ratio Special Issues. Num Pages: 124 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 141 x 7. Weight in Grams: 158.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
124
Condition
New
Series
Ratio Special Issues
Number of Pages
114
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405145145
SKU
V9781405145145
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99-50
About Alice Drewery
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.
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