
Ep. 339: Brian Ellis on the Metaphysics of Science (Part Two)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Exploring the Dynamical Structure of the World
Delving into Aristotle's critiques of viewing inert things as fundamental, this chapter discusses how natural kinds behave based on their essential properties and the concept of the unmoved mover as a source of ultimate goodness. It contrasts divine command theory with a dynamic view of items, emphasizing internal dynamism driven by intrinsic desire for the good.
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