Single Idea 9434

[catalogued under 26. Natural Theory / D. Laws of Nature / 8. Scientific Essentialism / c. Essence and laws]

Full Idea

If dispositional essentialism is granted, then there is a law of nature wherever there is an essential property of a natural kind; laws are just the havings of essential properties by natural kinds.

Gist of Idea

Laws of nature are just the possession of essential properties by natural kinds

Source

Stephen Mumford (Laws in Nature [2004], 07.2)

Book Reference

Mumford,Stephen: 'Laws in Nature' [Routledge 2006], p.108


A Reaction

[He is expounding Ellis's view]