The Contingency Of The Laws Of Nature (1920)

The Contingency of the Laws of Nature, written by Emile Boutroux and published in 1920, is a philosophical exploration of the concept of natural laws and their relationship to contingency. Boutroux argues that while natural laws may describe regularities in the behavior of physical phenomena, they are not necessarily absolute or necessary. Instead, he suggests that the laws of nature are contingent on a variety of factors, including the particular circumstances of a given situation and the limitations of human knowledge and understanding. Boutroux draws on a wide range of philosophical and scientific sources to support his arguments, including the work of Immanuel Kant, Henri Bergson, and Albert Einstein. Throughout the book, he emphasizes the importance of recognizing the limitations of human knowledge and the need for humility in the face of the complexity and contingency of the natural world. The Contingency of the Laws of Nature remains a significant work in the history of philosophy of science, and continues to influence debates about the nature of natural laws and their relationship to scientific explanation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.