Experimental Metaphysics by David Rose

Experimental Metaphysics by David Rose

Metaphysics, almost entirely neglected by experimental philosophers, is the central focus of Experimental Metaphysics. The volume brings together a range of views aimed at addressing the question of how cognitive science might be relevant to metaphysics.

With contributions from cognitive scientists and philosophers, chapters focus on theoretical and empirical issues involving the potential role of cognitive science in metaphysics. Alongside topics such as free will, objects and causation, in which relevant empirical evidence is discussed and connected to relevant metaphysical issues, more programmatic papers explore theoretical issues centered on the connection between cognitive science and metaphysics. This balanced approach exposes metaphysicians to philosophically relevant work in cognitive science, while showing cognitive scientists the ways in which their work might be important for philosophers.

Presenting cutting-edge empirical and theoretical research, Experimental Metaphysics pushes forward the discussion and encourages further engagement with issues at the intersection of cognitive science and metaphysics.

Most of the important work that brings cognitive science and experimental methods to bear on metaphysics is yet to be undertaken, but this volume is a good start* Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews *
Many philosophers think it is wildly implausible that experimental philosophy can make important contributions to metaphysics. This outstanding collection of groundbreaking essays proves that they are wrong. -- Stephen Stich, Board of Governors Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science, Rutgers University, USA
This is an important and timely contribution to one of the newest and most exciting developments in contemporary philosophy: the project of bringing experimental philosophy and cognitive science to bear on contemporary metaphysics. -- L. A. Paul is Eugene Falk Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA

David Rose is a graduate student in the Department of Philosophy at Rutgers University, USA.

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ISBN 13	9781474278621
ISBN 10	1474278620
Title	Experimental Metaphysics
Author	David Rose
Series	Advances In Experimental Philosophy
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2017-06-29
Number of pages	256
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