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Single Idea 3407

[from 'Philosophy of Mind' by Jaegwon Kim, in 26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 2. Types of Laws ]

Full Idea

Some laws are held to be 'strict', and others involve a 'ceteris paribus' clause.

Gist of Idea

Laws are either 'strict', or they involve a 'ceteris paribus' clause

Source

Jaegwon Kim (Philosophy of Mind [1996], p.143)

Book Reference

Kim,Jaegwon: 'Philosophy of Mind' [Westview 1998], p.143