Ep. 340: Brian Ellis on the Implications of Essentialism (Part One)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Essentialism in Science: Dispositional Properties
Exploring the intrinsic dispositional nature of entities in science, this chapter challenges traditional perspectives by asserting that laws of nature emerge from inherent characteristics. Historical references to past philosophers like Aristotle and Newton's influence on modern philosophical thought are used to frame the discussion.
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