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* A collection of original papers by philosophers whose work is at the forefront of 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.

Table of Contents
1. Physical Realism: Brian Ellis.

2. Scientific Realism and Metaphysics: Stathis Psillos.

3. Kinds and Essences: John Heil.

4. Kinds, Essences and Powers: Stephen Mumford.

5. Laws and Essences: Alexander Bird.

6. Universals, the Essential Problem and Categorical Properties: Brian Ellis

Metaphysics in Science

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 10 May 2006
      ISBN-13 9781405145145
      978-1405145145
      ISBN-10 1405145145
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      Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology Science: general issues

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      * A collection of original papers by philosophers whose work is at the forefront of 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.

      Table of Contents
      1. Physical Realism: Brian Ellis.

      2. Scientific Realism and Metaphysics: Stathis Psillos.

      3. Kinds and Essences: John Heil.

      4. Kinds, Essences and Powers: Stephen Mumford.

      5. Laws and Essences: Alexander Bird.

      6. Universals, the Essential Problem and Categorical Properties: Brian Ellis

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