The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast Ep. 340: Brian Ellis on the Implications of Essentialism (Part One)
Apr 29, 2024
Philosopher Brian Ellis discusses essentialism in physics and chemistry, emphasizing the distinctiveness of atoms and their behaviors. They explore the intrinsic dispositional nature of entities, challenge misconceptions about naming laws to objects, and delve into essentialism's significance in understanding natural laws, necessity, and causality.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Essentialism in Science: Dispositional Properties
02:18 • 8min
Analyzing the Fallacy of Naming Laws to Objects
10:11 • 3min
Exploring the Duality of Forces and Energies in Physics and Transitioning into Essentialism for Understanding Laws of Nature
13:34 • 4min
Exploring Essentialism and Necessity in Philosophy
17:49 • 24min