Scientific essentialism / Brian Ellis.
Scientific essentialism / Brian Ellis.
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Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2001.
Date
2001.
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N149.2/10
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English
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xiv, 309 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
Pt. 1. Concepts -- 1. Concepts of Scientific Essentialism -- Pt. 2. Ontology -- 2. Natural Kinds -- 3. Powers and Dispositions -- Pt. 3. Scientific Explanation -- 4. Realism and Essentialism in Science -- 5. Essentialism in the Social Sciences -- Pt. 4. Laws of Nature -- 6. Theories of Laws of Natur...
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Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2001.
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England
Date Published
2001.
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"This book will interest professionals and students of philosophy and the philosophy of science."--BOOK JACKET....
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Scientific essentialism / Brian Ellis.
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Cambridge studies in philosophy.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-302) and index.
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N149.2/10
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74VvjRWJwq3g
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0521800943
9780521800945
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149
149.2
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991015134189702626
