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1. 1. New Eleaticism

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för filosofi, lingvistik och vetenskapsteori

   Author : Simon Allzén; [2017-02-09]
   Keywords : eleaticism;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT. The Eleatic Principle denies the existence of causally inert entities. In this paper, I discuss a particular justification of the principle - that causally inert entities have no explanatory value in science. I argue against this justification, showing that non-causal explanations and entities do important work in scientific explanations. READ MORE