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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor & Francis LTD
ISBN-139781844655922
eBay Product ID (ePID)2317703314
Product Key Features
Book TitleMetaphysics of Science: a Systematic and Historical Introduction
AuthorMarkus Schrenk
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicPopular Philosophy, Science
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages334 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height234mm
Item Width156mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorMarkus Schrenk
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom