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OverviewThis Element presents and critically examines the relationship between metaphysics and the sciences. Section 1 provides a brief introduction. Section 2 looks at the methodological issues that arise when metaphysics and science get into contact, which is a much-debated aspect of the larger dispute concerning philosophical 'naturalism' and 'anti-naturalism'. A taxonomy of possible views is offered. Section 3 looks more specifically at milder forms of naturalism about metaphysics, which attempt in various ways to make it 'continuous' with science while preserving some degree of autonomy for it. Section 4 adds some reflections on what might be regarded as the most pressing open problem when it comes to doing scientifically oriented metaphysics (but also when practising metaphysics or science in isolation): the problem concerning theory choice and the value of non-empirical factors in determining which explanation of certain phenomena should be preferred. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Matteo Morganti (Roma Tre University, Italy)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9781009238892ISBN 10: 1009238892 Pages: 78 Publication Date: 30 May 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsSummary; 1. Introduction; 2. Metaphysics and science: a taxonomy; 3. What naturalism for metaphysics?; 4. Metaphysics, science and theory choice; 5. Concluding outline; References.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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