A philosopher of science/biology chimes in on the debate. He concludes the natural world is not composed of "things" but rather "dynamic processes." Interesting article linked below.
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Science and metaphysics must work together to answer life's deepest questions | Aeon Essays
https://aeon.co/essays/science-and-metaphysics-must-work-together-to-answer-lifes-deepest-questions
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Science and metaphysics must work together to answer life's deepest questions | Aeon Essays
https://aeon.co/essays/science-and-metaphysics-must-work-together-to-answer-lifes-deepest-questions
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