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Reference - Natural Categories and Human Kinds: Classification in the Natural and Social Sciences

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Book Synopsis: The notion of 'natural kinds' has been central to contemporary discussions of metaphysics and philosophy of science. Although explicitly articulated by nineteenth-century philosophers like Mill, Whewell and Venn, it has a much older history dating back to Plato and Aristotle. In recent years, essentialism has been the dominant account of natural kinds among philosophers, but the essentialist view has encountered resistance, especially among naturalist metaphysicians and philosophers of science. Informed by detailed examination of classification in the natural and social sciences, this book argues against essentialism and for a naturalist account of natural kinds. By looking at case studies drawn from diverse scientific disciplines, from fluid mechanics to virology and polymer science to psychiatry, the author argues that natural kinds are nodes in causal networks. On the basis of this account, he maintains that there can be natural kinds in the social sciences as well as the natural sciences.

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With a rich history dating back to Plato and Aristotle, the concept of 'natural kinds' has ignited debates among philosophers and scientists alike. Our book delves into these discussions, challenging the dominant essentialist view and advocating for a naturalist account of natural kinds.

What sets this book apart is its extensive examination of classification in various scientific fields. From fluid mechanics to virology, polymer science to psychiatry, we analyze case studies to demonstrate that natural kinds are interconnected nodes in causal networks. This holistic approach offers a fresh perspective on the concept, emphasizing its relevance not only in the natural sciences but also in the social sciences.

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