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Metaphysics in Science, Paperback / softback Book

Metaphysics in Science Paperback / softback

Edited by Alice (University of Reading) Drewery

Part of the Ratio Special Issues series

Paperback / softback

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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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