Nature's Metaphysics: Laws and Properties

ISBN-13: 9780199573110 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 256 str.

Alexander Bird

Opis

Nature's Metaphysics argues that a satisfactory philosophy of science requires a metaphysics that is based on the understanding that natural properties are essentially dispositional. Alexander Bird develops a dispositional essentialist account of the laws of nature, defending the claim that laws are metaphysically necessary. Professional philosophers and advanced students working in metaphysics and the philosophy of science will find this book both provocative and stimulating.

Recenzje

Bird's exploration and defence of Dispositionalism is impressive. It is detailed, meticulously constructed and insightful, and should do a great deal to persuade philosophers of the position's plausibility. The book is a demanding but very illuminating read.

O autorze

Alexander Bird is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Bristol.