Laws and Lawmakers

Science, Metaphysics, and the Laws of Nature

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Metaphysics, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Philosophy & Social Aspects
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Author: Marc Lange ISBN: 9780199886906
Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication: July 9, 2009
Imprint: Oxford University Press Language: English
Author: Marc Lange
ISBN: 9780199886906
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication: July 9, 2009
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Language: English

What distinguishes laws of nature from ordinary facts? What are the "lawmakers": the facts in virtue of which the laws are laws? How can laws be necessary, yet contingent? Lange provocatively argues that laws are distinguished by their necessity, which is grounded in primitive subjunctive facts, while also providing a non-technical and accessible survey of the field.

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What distinguishes laws of nature from ordinary facts? What are the "lawmakers": the facts in virtue of which the laws are laws? How can laws be necessary, yet contingent? Lange provocatively argues that laws are distinguished by their necessity, which is grounded in primitive subjunctive facts, while also providing a non-technical and accessible survey of the field.

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