Peirce's Scientific Metaphysics The Philosophy of Chance, Law, and Evolution |
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| Author:
| Reynolds, Andrew |
| Series title: | Vanderbilt Library of American Philosophy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8265-1396-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2002 |
| Publisher: | Vanderbilt University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $79.95USD $79.95 |
Book Description:
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Peirce's Scientific Metaphysics is the first book devoted to understanding Charles Sanders Peirce's (1839-1914) metaphysics from the perspective of the scientific questions that motivated his thinking. While offering a detailed account of the scientific ideas and theories essential for understanding Peirce's metaphysical system, this book is written in a manner accessible to the non-specialist.
Peirce's Scientific Metaphysics is the first book devoted to understanding Charles Sanders Peirce's (1839-1914) metaphysics from the perspective of the scientific questions that motivated his thinking. While offering a detailed account of the scientific ideas and theories essential for understanding Peirce's metaphysical system, this book is written in a manner accessible to the non-specialist.