metaphysical foundations of science
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The metaphysical foundations of science comprise the basic philosophical assumptions and principles about reality, causation, and existence that underlie and make possible scientific inquiry and explanation.
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| metaphysical foundations of science canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: metaphysical foundations of science Context triple: [Quaestiones in Metaphysicam Aristotelis, concerns, metaphysical foundations of science]
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Philosophical Foundations of Physics
Philosophical Foundations of Physics is a major work by Rudolf Carnap that systematically examines the logical and conceptual underpinnings of modern physical theories from a philosophy of science perspective.
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The Logical Basis of Metaphysics
The Logical Basis of Metaphysics is a major philosophical work by Michael Dummett that develops his influential views on realism, anti-realism, and the role of language in metaphysical debates.
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The Metaphysics of Nature
The Metaphysics of Nature is a philosophical work by Carveth Read that explores the fundamental principles and structure of reality from a naturalistic and scientific perspective.
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On the Status of Science and of Metaphysics
"On the Status of Science and of Metaphysics" is a philosophical essay by Karl Popper that examines the relationship, boundaries, and methodological differences between empirical science and metaphysical speculation.
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Science and Metaphysics: Variations on Kantian Themes
Science and Metaphysics: Variations on Kantian Themes is a philosophical work by Wilfrid Sellars that offers a systematic reinterpretation of Immanuel Kant’s critical philosophy in light of contemporary analytic philosophy and scientific realism.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: metaphysical foundations of science Target entity description: The metaphysical foundations of science comprise the basic philosophical assumptions and principles about reality, causation, and existence that underlie and make possible scientific inquiry and explanation.
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A.
Philosophical Foundations of Physics
Philosophical Foundations of Physics is a major work by Rudolf Carnap that systematically examines the logical and conceptual underpinnings of modern physical theories from a philosophy of science perspective.
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B.
The Logical Basis of Metaphysics
The Logical Basis of Metaphysics is a major philosophical work by Michael Dummett that develops his influential views on realism, anti-realism, and the role of language in metaphysical debates.
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C.
The Metaphysics of Nature
The Metaphysics of Nature is a philosophical work by Carveth Read that explores the fundamental principles and structure of reality from a naturalistic and scientific perspective.
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D.
On the Status of Science and of Metaphysics
"On the Status of Science and of Metaphysics" is a philosophical essay by Karl Popper that examines the relationship, boundaries, and methodological differences between empirical science and metaphysical speculation.
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E.
Science and Metaphysics: Variations on Kantian Themes
Science and Metaphysics: Variations on Kantian Themes is a philosophical work by Wilfrid Sellars that offers a systematic reinterpretation of Immanuel Kant’s critical philosophy in light of contemporary analytic philosophy and scientific realism.
- F. None of above. chosen
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