Metaphysics of Science: A Systematic and Historical Introduction (Philosophy and Science) - Tapa blanda

Schrenk, Markus

 
9781844655939: Metaphysics of Science: A Systematic and Historical Introduction (Philosophy and Science)
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ISBN 10: 1844655938 ISBN 13: 9781844655939
Editorial: Routledge, 2016

Sinopsis

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. 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.

With the addition of chapter summaries and annotated further reading, Metaphysics of Science is a much-needed, clear and informative survey of this exciting area of philosophical research. It is essential reading for students and scholars of philosophy of science and metaphysics.

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Acerca del autor

Markus Schrenk is Professor for Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Düsseldorf, Germany. He is the author of The Metaphysics of Ceteris Paribus Laws (2007), co-author of Einführung in die Sprachphilosophie (2nd edition 2014), and editor of Handbuch Metaphysik (2016).

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Editorial
Routledge
Año de publicación
2016
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1844655938
ISBN 13 
9781844655939
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Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
348
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