Brian Ellis

Philosopher Brian Ellis discusses how the metaphysics of science underlies chemistry and physics, arguing that essential properties define entities like atoms, and scientific laws are necessary in all possible worlds. The podcast explores essentialism in various scientific disciplines, contrasts Hume's views on necessary connections with Descartes', delves into categorization in science, color perception, metaphysical necessity, and the laws of nature.

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.