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Laws of nature according to some philosophers of science and according to chemists: Laws of nature according to some philosophers: E. Scerri.

Authors :
Scerri, Eric
Source :
Foundations of Chemistry. Dec2024, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p327-341. 15p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article contrasts the way that laws are regarded by some philosophers of science with the way that they are regarded by scientists and science educators. After a brief review of the Humean and necessitarian views of scienfic laws, I highlight difference between scientists who regard laws as being merely descriptive and philosophers who generally regard them as being explanatory and, in some cases, as being necessary. I also discuss the views of two prominent philosophers of science who deny any role for scienfic laws. I conclude that science educators should be wary of adopng the necessitarian view of scienfic laws. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13864238
Volume :
26
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Foundations of Chemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
181495446
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10698-024-09517-x