Peirce's Scientific Metaphysics
The Philosophy of Chance, Law, and Evolution
Author(s): Andrew Reynolds
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.
Biography of Author(s)
Andrew Reynolds is assistant professor in the department of philosophy and religious studies at the University College of Cape Breton, Sydney, Nova Scotia.Reviews
- Those grappling with the intricacies of Peirceís philosophy will be much farther ahead after reading Reynoldís book.
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