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Metaphysics of science : a systematic and historical introduction
Abstract
Metaphysics and science have a long but troubled relationship. In the twentieth century the Logical Positivists argued metaphysics was irrelevant and that philosophy should be guided by science.
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However, metaphysics and science attempt to answer many of the same, fundamental questions: What are laws of nature? What is causation? What are natural kinds? In this book, Markus Schrenk examines and explains the central questions and problems in the metaphysics of science. He reviews the development of the field from the early modern period through to the latest research, systematically assessing key topics including: dispositions, counterfactual conditionals, laws of nature, causation, properties, natural kinds, essence, necessity (Fonte: editore)
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Università Pavia. Biblioteca delle Scienze
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LEARNING SPACE 501 SCHMET 2017
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