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Single Idea 14389

[filed under theme 14. Science / D. Explanation / 3. Best Explanation / b. Ultimate explanation ]

Full Idea

I see nothing metaphysically wrong in an infinite ontological regress of mechanisms and regularities.

Gist of Idea

There is nothing wrong with an infinite regress of mechanisms and regularities

Source

Bert Leuridan (Can Mechanisms Replace Laws of Nature? [2010], §5)

Book Ref

-: 'Philosophy of Science' [-], p.22


A Reaction

This is a pretty unusual view, and I can't accept it. My revulsion at this regress is precisely the reason why I believe in powers, as the bottom level of explanation.