Method in Analytic Metaphysics

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  • DOI 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199668779.013.16
  • OpenAlex ID W2525290586
  • Type Book-chapter
  • Language EN
  • Published 03 Aug 2016
  • Pages 159–178
  • Source Oxford University Press eBooks
  • Publisher Oxford University Press
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Method in Analytic Metaphysics

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Abstract This article focuses on the main methods used in analytic metaphysics. It first considers five important sources of constraints on metaphysical theorizing: linguistic and conceptual analysis, consulting intuitions, employing the findings of science, respecting folk opinion, and applying theoretical virtues in metaphysical theory choice such as preferring simpler theories, or preferring mo…

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