What is a Law of Nature? (Cambridge Philosophy Classics) - Softcover

Armstrong, D. M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1316507092 ISBN 13: 9781316507094

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2016

Synopsis

First published in 1985, D. M. Armstrong's original work on what laws of nature are has continued to be influential in the areas of metaphysics and philosophy of science. Presenting a definitive attack on the sceptical Humean view, that laws are no more than a regularity of coincidence between stances of properties, Armstrong establishes his own theory and defends it concisely and systematically against objections. Presented in a fresh twenty-first-century series livery, and including a specially commissioned preface written by Marc Lange, illuminating its continuing importance and relevance to philosophical enquiry, this influential work is available for a new generation of readers.

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Review:

'[A] splendid and stimulating ... book. If disputable, it is also comprehensive, clear, concise, fair to opponents and full of good, original arguments. All future work on laws starts here.' D. H. Mellor, The Times Literary Supplement

Book Description:

D. M. Armstrong's original work on what a law of nature is continues to be illuminating for metaphysicians and philosophers of science alike. Presented in a fresh twenty-first-century series livery, and with a specially commissioned new preface, this influential work is now available for a new generation of readers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1316507092
• ISBN 13: 9781316507094
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180