The Structure of the Laws of Nature
摘要
In this chapter I explain how a conceptual scheme can formulate an objective description of nature from a limited point of view in time. I show that this notion of objectivity, which is implied here, ultimately relies on the existence of laws of nature, and further uncovers their necessary structure. Nature is found to be necessarily subject to laws of nature, which connect occurrences at different times, such that occurrences at one time are both necessary and sufficient conditions for occurrences at other times. The structure of the laws of nature is further developed and explained, and it is shown that all occurrences in nature must be reciprocally connected by these laws.