Metaphysics in Science

This book presents work at the forefront of scholarly debate about the relevance of substantial metaphysical theories to science. <br /> <ul class=”noindent”> <li>Responds in particular to recent publications by Brian Ellis on scientific essentialism, especially on the topics of laws, natural kinds and realism.<br /> </li> <li>Contains a new paper by Brian Ellis, commentary and criticism from philosophers on Ellis’s work, and a reply by Ellis to his critics.</li> </ul>