Laws in Nature
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:1st May '06
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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.
'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 serious work to do. This is metaphysics at its best.' - Brian Ellis, La Trobe University, Australia
'An important and original contribution to the growing literature in defence of powers.' – The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science
ISBN: 9780415407823
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 340g
248 pages