{"product_id":"metaphysics-of-science","title":"Metaphysics of Science","description":"\u003cp\u003eMetaphysics and science have a long but troubled relationship. In the twentieth century the Logical Positivists argued metaphysics was irrelevant and that philosophy should be guided by science. However, metaphysics and science attempt to answer many of the same, fundamental questions: What are laws of nature? What is causation? What are natural kinds?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Markus Schrenk examines and explains the central questions and problems in the metaphysics of science. He reviews the development of the field from the early modern period through to the latest research, systematically assessing key topics including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edispositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecounterfactual conditionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elaws of nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecausation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproperties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural kinds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eessence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enecessity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the addition of chapter summaries and annotated further reading, \u003ci\u003eMetaphysics of Science\u003c\/i\u003e is a much-needed, clear and informative survey of this exciting area of philosophical research. It is essential reading for students and scholars of philosophy of science and metaphysics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254226473304,"sku":"9781844655922","price":217.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781844655922.jpg?v=1768545930","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/metaphysics-of-science","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}