Full Idea
The Central Dilemma about laws of nature is that, if they have some governing role, then they must be internal or external to the things governed, and it is hard to give a plausible account of either view.
Gist of Idea
The Central Dilemma is how to explain an internal or external view of laws which govern
Source
Stephen Mumford (Laws in Nature [2004], 09.2)
Book Reference
Mumford,Stephen: 'Laws in Nature' [Routledge 2006], p.144
A Reaction
This dilemma is the basis of Mumford's total rejection of 'laws of nature'. I think I agree.