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Combining Science and Metaphysics

Contemporary Physics, Conceptual Revision and Common Sense

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  1. Matteo Morganti

    1. University of Roma TRE, Italy

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Part of the book series: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science (NDPS)

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Metaphysics and Science

    • Matteo Morganti
    Pages 1-28

  3. Naturalism

    • Matteo Morganti
    Pages 29-61

  4. Matter

    • Matteo Morganti
    Pages 62-113

  5. Space and Time

    • Matteo Morganti
    Pages 114-155

  6. Parts and Wholes

    • Matteo Morganti
    Pages 156-190

  7. Conclusions

    • Matteo Morganti
    Pages 191-191

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 192-211
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About this book

Offering a new perspective on the debate concerning naturalism in philosophy, this book defends the autonomy of metaphysics while also making science centre stage. Three independent case studies provide a clear introduction to, and discussion of, key philosophical issues.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Roma TRE, Italy

    Matteo Morganti

About the author

Matteo Morganti is a lecturer and research fellow at the University of Rome 'Roma TRE', Italy. He has obtained an MSc and a PhD at the London School of Economics, and then worked at the IHPST of Paris and the University of Konstanz. He has published in several international journals.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Combining Science and Metaphysics

  • Book Subtitle: Contemporary Physics, Conceptual Revision and Common Sense

  • Authors: Matteo Morganti

  • Series Title: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137002693

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave Religion & Philosophy Collection, Philosophy and Religion (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2013

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-00268-6Published: 11 June 2013

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-43391-9Published: 01 January 2013

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-00269-3Published: 11 June 2013

  • Series ISSN: 2947-6828

  • Series E-ISSN: 2947-6836

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 211

  • Topics: Philosophy of Science, Metaphysics, Epistemology

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