The metaphysics of scientific realism /:
Brian Ellis's new book develops the metaphysics of scientific realism to the point where it begins to take on the characteristics of a first philosophy. As most people understand it, scientific realism is not yet such a theory. It is not sufficiently general, and has no plausible applications i...
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| Zusammenfassung: | Brian Ellis's new book develops the metaphysics of scientific realism to the point where it begins to take on the characteristics of a first philosophy. As most people understand it, scientific realism is not yet such a theory. It is not sufficiently general, and has no plausible applications in fields other than the well-established sciences. Nevertheless, Ellis demonstrates that the original arguments that led to scientific realism may be deployed more widely than they originally were to fill out a more complete picture of what there is. Realistic theories of quantum mechanics, time, causality and human freedom can all be developed satisfactorily, and moral theory can be recast to fit within this comprehensive metaphysical framework. The resulting moral theory, which turns out to be a form of "social contractual" utilitarianism, is a significant addition to the literature and is shown to be more defensible than other forms of utilitarianism. |
| Beschreibung: | 1 online resource (xi, 179 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliographie: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781844654529 1844654524 9781317492207 131749220X 1315711524 9781315711522 1283456842 9781283456845 9786613456847 6613456845 1317492196 9781317492191 |
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| spelling | Ellis, B. D. (Brian David), 1929- https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJvt6jK749tx3YFRpY4Qbd http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85802558 The metaphysics of scientific realism / Brian Ellis. Durham : Acumen, 2009. 1 online resource (xi, 179 pages) : illustrations text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Brian Ellis's new book develops the metaphysics of scientific realism to the point where it begins to take on the characteristics of a first philosophy. As most people understand it, scientific realism is not yet such a theory. It is not sufficiently general, and has no plausible applications in fields other than the well-established sciences. Nevertheless, Ellis demonstrates that the original arguments that led to scientific realism may be deployed more widely than they originally were to fill out a more complete picture of what there is. Realistic theories of quantum mechanics, time, causality and human freedom can all be developed satisfactorily, and moral theory can be recast to fit within this comprehensive metaphysical framework. The resulting moral theory, which turns out to be a form of "social contractual" utilitarianism, is a significant addition to the literature and is shown to be more defensible than other forms of utilitarianism. Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1 Science and metaphysics; 2 The ontology of scientific realism; 3 Essentialist realism; 4 Quantum mechanical realism; 5 Causal powers and categorical dimensions; 6 Realism as first philosophy; 7 Realism in ethics; Bibliography; Index English. Realism. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85111767 Science Philosophy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85118582 Metaphysics. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85084286 First philosophy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85048597 Réalisme. Métaphysique. metaphysics. aat SCIENCE Philosophy & Social Aspects. bisacsh First philosophy fast Metaphysics fast Realism fast Science Philosophy fast has work: The metaphysics of scientific realism (Text) https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCFPJFD8h38c7Jk63bqYqXq https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/hasWork 1-84465-205-X 1-84465-206-8 FWS01 ZDB-4-EBA FWS_PDA_EBA https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=924288 Volltext |
| spellingShingle | Ellis, B. D. (Brian David), 1929- The metaphysics of scientific realism / Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction; 1 Science and metaphysics; 2 The ontology of scientific realism; 3 Essentialist realism; 4 Quantum mechanical realism; 5 Causal powers and categorical dimensions; 6 Realism as first philosophy; 7 Realism in ethics; Bibliography; Index Realism. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85111767 Science Philosophy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85118582 Metaphysics. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85084286 First philosophy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85048597 Réalisme. Métaphysique. metaphysics. aat SCIENCE Philosophy & Social Aspects. bisacsh First philosophy fast Metaphysics fast Realism fast Science Philosophy fast |
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| title | The metaphysics of scientific realism / |
| title_auth | The metaphysics of scientific realism / |
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| title_full | The metaphysics of scientific realism / Brian Ellis. |
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| topic | Realism. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85111767 Science Philosophy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85118582 Metaphysics. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85084286 First philosophy. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85048597 Réalisme. Métaphysique. metaphysics. aat SCIENCE Philosophy & Social Aspects. bisacsh First philosophy fast Metaphysics fast Realism fast Science Philosophy fast |
| topic_facet | Realism. Science Philosophy. Metaphysics. First philosophy. Réalisme. Métaphysique. metaphysics. SCIENCE Philosophy & Social Aspects. First philosophy Metaphysics Realism Science Philosophy |
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