On Powers BSAs

Abstract Can the desire for efficiently systematised theories in science be explained from within a powers metaphysics? It is plausible that traditional ‘Powers Theory of Laws’, endorsed by many friends powers, does not alone provide such an explanation. This has led number recent authors to argue Best System Account’ laws would preferable alternative. account borrows method determining Humean and applies it reality powers. Here I claim, contrary, this both internally unworkable and, anyway, completely undermotivated when compared with view. Apart some brief suggestions alternative accounts, I’ll conclude theorist still their work cut out explain systematising science.