Contemporary Aristotelian metaphysics /
Contemporary Aristotelian metaphysics /
edited by Tuomas E. Tahko.
- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
- 1 online resource (xi, 263 pages) : illustrations
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction / What is metaphysics? / In defence of Aristotelian metaphysics / Existence and quantification reconsidered / Identity, quantification, and number / Ontological categories / Are any kinds ontologically fundamental? / Are four categories two too many? / Categories: four-- and more / Neo-Aristotelianism and substance / Developmental potential / The origin of life and the definition of life / Essence, necessity and explanation / No potency without actuality: the case of graph theory / A neo-Aristotelian substance ontology: neither relational nor constituent / Tuomas E. Tahko -- Kit Fine -- Tuomas E. Tahko -- Tim Crane -- Eric T. Olson -- Gary Rosenkrantz -- Alexander Bird -- John Heil -- Peter Simons -- Joshua Hoffman -- Louis M. Guenin -- Storrs McCall -- Kathrin Koslicki -- David S. Oderberg -- E.J. Lowe. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7/ 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
"Aristotelian (or neo-Aristotelian) metaphysics is currently undergoing something of a renaissance. This volume brings together fourteen new essays from leading philosophers who are sympathetic to this conception of metaphysics, which takes its cue from the idea that metaphysics is the first philosophy. The primary input from Aristotle is methodological, but many themes familiar from his metaphysics will be discussed, including ontological categories, the role and interpretation of the existential quantifier, essence, substance, natural kinds, powers, potential, and the development of life. The volume mounts a strong challenge to the type of ontological deflationism which has recently gained a strong foothold in analytic metaphysics. It will be a useful resource for scholars and advanced students who are interested in the foundations and development of philosophy"--
English.
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9786613579454
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Aristotle.
Aristotle. Metaphysics.
Aristotle.
Aristoteles v384-v322
Aristoteles.
Metaphysics (Aristotle)
Metaphysics.
Metaphysics
Métaphysique.
metaphysics.
PHILOSOPHY--Epistemology.
PHILOSOPHY--Metaphysics.
Metaphysics.
Metaphysik
Metaphysik.
Aufsatzsammlung.
Electronic books.
B491.M4 / C67 2012eb
110
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction / What is metaphysics? / In defence of Aristotelian metaphysics / Existence and quantification reconsidered / Identity, quantification, and number / Ontological categories / Are any kinds ontologically fundamental? / Are four categories two too many? / Categories: four-- and more / Neo-Aristotelianism and substance / Developmental potential / The origin of life and the definition of life / Essence, necessity and explanation / No potency without actuality: the case of graph theory / A neo-Aristotelian substance ontology: neither relational nor constituent / Tuomas E. Tahko -- Kit Fine -- Tuomas E. Tahko -- Tim Crane -- Eric T. Olson -- Gary Rosenkrantz -- Alexander Bird -- John Heil -- Peter Simons -- Joshua Hoffman -- Louis M. Guenin -- Storrs McCall -- Kathrin Koslicki -- David S. Oderberg -- E.J. Lowe. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7/ 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
"Aristotelian (or neo-Aristotelian) metaphysics is currently undergoing something of a renaissance. This volume brings together fourteen new essays from leading philosophers who are sympathetic to this conception of metaphysics, which takes its cue from the idea that metaphysics is the first philosophy. The primary input from Aristotle is methodological, but many themes familiar from his metaphysics will be discussed, including ontological categories, the role and interpretation of the existential quantifier, essence, substance, natural kinds, powers, potential, and the development of life. The volume mounts a strong challenge to the type of ontological deflationism which has recently gained a strong foothold in analytic metaphysics. It will be a useful resource for scholars and advanced students who are interested in the foundations and development of philosophy"--
English.
9781139206310 (electronic bk.) 1139206311 (electronic bk.) 9780511732256 (electronic bk.) 0511732252 (electronic bk.) 9781139204736 1139204734 9786613579454 6613579459 1139199641 9781139199643 1107226481 9781107226487 1280484470 9781280484476 1139205528 9781139205528 1139203339 9781139203333 1139201913 9781139201919
9786613579454
357945 MIL
GBB191458 bnb
Aristotle.
Aristotle. Metaphysics.
Aristotle.
Aristoteles v384-v322
Aristoteles.
Metaphysics (Aristotle)
Metaphysics.
Metaphysics
Métaphysique.
metaphysics.
PHILOSOPHY--Epistemology.
PHILOSOPHY--Metaphysics.
Metaphysics.
Metaphysik
Metaphysik.
Aufsatzsammlung.
Electronic books.
B491.M4 / C67 2012eb
110