Single Idea 12239

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / a. Scientific essentialism]

Full Idea

It is incorrect to hold that the job of the real essentialist just is the job of the scientist.

Gist of Idea

The real essentialist is not merely a scientist

Source

David S. Oderberg (Real Essentialism [2007], 1.3)

Book Reference

Oderberg,David S.: 'Real Essentialism' [Routledge 2009], p.13


A Reaction

Presumably scientific essentialism, while being firmly a branch of metaphysics, is meant to clarify the activities of science, and thereby be of some practical use. You can't beat knowing what it is you are trying to do.