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Chapter 3 of the document discusses the philosophy of science, focusing on the problem of classification and theories of natural kinds, including the descriptive view, essentialism, and the holistic view. It explores metaphysical questions about the constitution of things and whether classifications are natural or anthropocentric, using examples like sibling species and the classification of tomatoes. The chapter critiques essentialism by highlighting issues such as the variability of nominal essences and t

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