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The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Mark Linsenmayer, Wes Alwan, Seth Paskin, Dylan Casey

Ep. 340: Brian Ellis on the Implications of Essentialism (Part One)

APR 29, 202442 MIN
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Ep. 340: Brian Ellis on the Implications of Essentialism (Part One)

APR 29, 202442 MIN

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Continuing on The Philosophy of Nature: A Guide to the New Essentialism.

Ellis' essentialism about physics and chemistry says that, for example, atoms of various elements are truly and unambiguously different and behave in ways that make them what they are. What does this entail?

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Learn about our new book at partiallyexaminedlife.com/book.