Scientific Essentialism
by
Brian Ellis
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Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Cambridge Studies in Philosophy
ISBN-10
0521037743
ISBN-13
9780521037747
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 19th, 2007
Print length
324 Pages
Weight
502 grams
Dimensions
15.30 x 22.80 x 2.50 cms
Product Classification:
Philosophy: metaphysics & ontologyPhilosophy of sciencePhilosophy: metaphysics and ontology
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Defends the view that the fundamental laws of nature depend on the essential properties of the things on which they are said to operate. Ellis argues that ours is a dynamic world consisting of more or less transient objects which are constantly interacting with each other.
Scientific Essentialism defends the view that the fundamental laws of nature depend on the essential properties of the things on which they are said to operate, and are therefore not independent of them. These laws are not imposed upon the world by God, the forces of nature or anything else, but rather are immanent in the world. Ellis argues that ours is a dynamic world consisting of more or less transient objects which are constantly interacting with each other, and whose identities depend on their roles in these processes. Natural objects must behave as they do, because to do otherwise would be contrary to their natures. The laws of nature are, therefore, metaphysically necessary, and consequently, there are necessary connections between events. Brian Ellis calls for the rejection of the theory of Humean Supervenience and an implementation of a new kind of realism in philosophical analysis.
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