Metaphysics of science between metaphysics and science

Author: Michael Esfeld

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Description: Metaphysics of Science between Metaphysics and Science, analyzes the interaction between metaphysics and science, arguing that metaphysics depends on science for claims about the constitution of the real world. The article explores several examples to illustrate this mutual dependence between philosophy and science.

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