Author: Nina Emery
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Published: 2023
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780197654125
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This chapter defines methodological naturalism-the view metaphysicians should, whenever possible, make use of the methodology of science-and argues that most philosophers have commitments that lead straightforwardly to methodological naturalism. The argument begins by defining content naturalism--the idea that metaphysicians ought to avoid conflicts with the content of our best science--and demonstrating that the vast majority of contemporary philosophers are committed to content naturalism. The chapter then presents an argument for the content methodology link-the claim that anyone who is committed to content naturalism should accept methodological naturalism as well. The chapter closes with a discussion of several potential objections to the argument for the content-methodology link"--
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Download or read book Naturalism Beyond the Limits of Science written by Nina Emery and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This chapter defines methodological naturalism-the view metaphysicians should, whenever possible, make use of the methodology of science-and argues that most philosophers have commitments that lead straightforwardly to methodological naturalism. The argument begins by defining content naturalism--the idea that metaphysicians ought to avoid conflicts with the content of our best science--and demonstrating that the vast majority of contemporary philosophers are committed to content naturalism. The chapter then presents an argument for the content methodology link-the claim that anyone who is committed to content naturalism should accept methodological naturalism as well. The chapter closes with a discussion of several potential objections to the argument for the content-methodology link"--