“Lewis famously advocated a metaphysical methodology based on subjecting rival hypotheses to a cost-benefit analysis. Usually there are two kinds of cost… — James Ladyman Taken for granted Copy Share Image
“Attaching epistemic significance to metaphysical intuitions is anti-naturalist for two reasons. First, it requires ignoring the fact that science, especially physics, has… — James Ladyman Copy Share Image
“Paul (2004, 171) discusses the substance theory that makes the de re modal properties of objects primitive consequences of their falling under… — James Ladyman Way of thinking Copy Share Image
“Given that the `common sense' of many contemporary philosophers is shaped and supplemented by ideas from classical physics, the locus of most… — James Ladyman Philosophy Copy Share Image
“Given that the `common sense' of many contemporary philosophers is shaped and supplemented by ideas from classical physics, the locus of most… — James Ladyman Philosophy Copy Share Image
