Neo-Aristotelian Perspectives on Contemporary Science

You must be logged in to access this title.

Sign up now

Already a member? Log in

Synopsis

The last two decades have seen two significant trends emerging within the philosophy of science: the rapid development and focus on the philosophy of the specialised sciences, and a resurgence of Aristotelian metaphysics, much of which is concerned with the possibility of emergence, as well as the ontological status and indispensability of dispositions and powers in science. Despite these recent trends, few Aristotelian metaphysicians have engaged directly with the philosophy of the specialised sciences. Additionally, the relationship between fundamental Aristotelian concepts—such as "hylomorphism", "substance", and "faculties"—and contemporary science has yet to receive a critical and systematic treatment. Neo-Aristotelian Perspectives on Contemporary Science aims to fill this gap in the literature by bringing together essays on the relationship between Aristotelianism and science that cut across interdisciplinary boundaries. The chapters in this volume are divided into two main sections covering the philosophy of physics and the philosophy of the life sciences. Featuring original contributions from distinguished and early-career scholars, this book will be of interest to specialists in analytical metaphysics and the philosophy of science.

Book details

Series:
Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Science
Author:
Robert C. Koons, William M. R. Simpson, Nicholas J. Teh
ISBN:
9781351813235
Related ISBNs:
9780415792561, 9781315211626, 9780367885151
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
338
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2021-04-09
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2018
Copyright by:
Routledge 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Science