Scientific metaphysics

Original essays by leading philosophers of science explore the question of whether metaphysics can and should be naturalised - conducted as part of natural science. They engage with a range of approaches and disciplines to argue that if metaphysics is to be capable of identifying objective truths, i...

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Main Author: Ross, Don
Other Authors: Ladyman, James, Kincaid, Harold
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2013, 2013
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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