The Modeling Of Nature: Philosophy — Of Science A...

This section explores the "internal dimensions" of natural entities, categorized by their complexity:

Wallace shifts to the methodology of discovery, defining science as a form of "probable reasoning" that can eventually arrive at certitude: The Modeling of Nature: Philosophy of Science a...

: Examines minerals, elements, and compounds, focusing on "protomatter" and the foundations of physical reality. This section explores the "internal dimensions" of natural

: Uses cognitive science to explain how human sensation and perception connect the intellect to the physical world. The Modeling of Nature: Philosophy of Science a...

: Investigates metabolism, sentience, and the inherent "powers" that distinguish living organisms.