Nature's Metaphysics Laws and Properties

Alexander Bird

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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.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780199573110
Publisher:	OUP OXFORD
Imprint:	Oxford University Press
Pub date:	17 Sep 2009
DEWEY:	110
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	231
Weight:	398g
Height:	234mm
Width:	156mm
Spine width:	15mm