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Combining Science and Metaphysics - Contemporary Physics, Conceptual Revision and Common Sense (Hardcover)
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Combining Science and Metaphysics - Contemporary Physics, Conceptual Revision and Common Sense (Hardcover)
Series: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science
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Science and philosophy both express, and attempt to quench, the
distinctively human thirst for knowledge. Today, their mutual
relationship has become one of conflict or indifference rather than
cooperation. At the same time, scientists and philosophers alike
have moved away from at least some of our ordinary beliefs. But
what can scientific and philosophical theories tell us about the
world, in isolation from each other? And to what extent does a
sophisticated investigation into the nature of things force us to
question commonsense beliefs? This book defends a form of
naturalism which preserves the autonomy of metaphysics - the part
of philosophy that aims to uncover the fundamental features of
reality - while also keeping science centre stage. The proposed
methodological perspective allows one to seek the right equilibrium
between science, metaphysics and common sense. This is illustrated
via three case studies, which provide a clear discussion of key
philosophical issues.
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