Ep. 339: Brian Ellis on the Metaphysics of Science (Part Two) by Partially Examined Life published on 2024-04-15T13:57:38Z Continuing on The Philosophy of Nature: A Guide to the New Essentialism (2002) with guest Chris Heath. We get further into the text about metaphysical realism, criteria for a natural kind, properties vs. predicates, and much more. Get more at . Visit to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Learn about the new PEL book at . Make a note on your calendar to purchase it on Thursday, April 25.