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Laws in Nature (Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Philosophy)
Stephen D. Mumford
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Description for Laws in Nature (Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Philosophy)
paperback. Outlining a different theory of natural laws, this book addresses questions debated by metaphysicians such as whether the laws of nature are necessary or contingent and whether a property can be identified independently of its causal role. It begins with the question of whether there are any genuinely law-like phenomena in nature. Series: Routledge Studies in Twentieth Century Philosophy. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 388.
Mumford outlines a major new theory of natural laws. His book begins with the question of whether there are any genuinely law-like phenomena in nature. The discussion addresses questions currently being debated by metaphysicians such as whether the laws of nature are necessary or contingent and whether a property can be identified independently of its causal role.
Mumford outlines a major new theory of natural laws. His book begins with the question of whether there are any genuinely law-like phenomena in nature. The discussion addresses questions currently being debated by metaphysicians such as whether the laws of nature are necessary or contingent and whether a property can be identified independently of its causal role.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Routledge United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Series
Routledge Studies in Twentieth Century Philosophy
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415407823
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V9780415407823
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About Stephen D. Mumford
Stephen Mumford is Reader in Metaphysics in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Nottingham. He is the author of Dispositions (1998) and various papers in metaphysics. He is editor of Russell on Metaphysics (2003) and Powers by the late George Molnar (2003).
Reviews for Laws in Nature (Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Philosophy)
'Its boldness and thoroughness, combined with its readability, make this a book that anybody concerned with the metaphysics of laws will wish to read. They will be informed and stimulated by it.' - The Australasian Journal of Philosophy 'Mumford's book is an important contribution to metaphysics. If you disagree with [Mumford], you are bound to have a lot of ... Read more