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Dynamic Theory of Hylomorphism
Form as Activity
Häftad, 2026
710 kr
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This book introduces a novel hylomorphic theory of material objects, according to which material objects are understood as comprised or composed of both matter and activity, where activity plays the role of form. This theory, “hyloenergeism,” captures the dynamic nature of many of the objects of …
Eliminativism, Objects, and Persons
The Virtues of Non-Existence
Inbunden, 2018
2525 kr
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In Eliminativism, Objects, and Persons, Jiri Benovsky defends the view that he doesn't exist. In this book, he also defends the view that this book itself doesn't exist. But this did not prevent him to write the book, and although in Benovsky's view you don't exist either, this does not prevent you …
Nominalism about Properties
New Essays
Av Ghislain Guigon, Gonzalo Rodriguez-Pereyra
Häftad, 2019
768 kr
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Nominalism, which has its origins in the Middle Ages and continues into the Twenty-First Century, is the doctrine that there are no universals. This book is unique in bringing together essays on the history of nominalism and essays that present a systematic discussion of nominalism. It introduces …
Metametaphysics and the Sciences
Historical and Philosophical Perspectives
Av Frode Kjosavik, Camilla Serck-Hanssen
Inbunden, 2019
2144 kr
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This collection addresses metaphysical issues at the intersection between philosophy and science. A unique feature is the way in which it is guided both by history of philosophy, by interaction between philosophy and science, and by methodological awareness. In asking how metaphysics is possible in …
Neo-Aristotelian Perspectives on Formal Causation
Av Ludger Jansen, Petter Sandstad
Inbunden, 2021
2525 kr
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This is the first volume of essays devoted to Aristotelian formal causation and its relevance for contemporary metaphysics and philosophy of science. The essays trace the historical development of formal causation and demonstrate its relevance for contemporary issues, such as causation, …
Authority and the Metaphysics of Political Communities
Inbunden, 2020
2525 kr
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This book explores the metaphysics of political communities. It discusses how and why a plurality of individuals becomes a political unity, what principles or forces keep that unity together, and what threats that unity can be faced with.In Part I, the author justifies the need for the notion of …
Powerful Particulars View of Causation
Inbunden, 2021
2525 kr
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This book critically examines the recent discussions of powers and powers-based accounts of causation. The author then develops an original view of powers-based causation that aims to be compatible with the theories and findings of natural science.Recently, there has been a dramatic revival of …
Language and World
A Defence of Linguistic Idealism
Häftad, 2022
710 kr
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This book defends a version of linguistic idealism, the thesis that the world is a product of language. In the course of defending this radical thesis, Gaskin addresses a wide range of topics in contemporary metaphysics, philosophy of language, philosophical logic, and syntax theory.Starting from …
Powerful Particulars View of Causation
Häftad, 2023
651 kr
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This book critically examines the recent discussions of powers and powers-based accounts of causation. The author then develops an original view of powers-based causation that aims to be compatible with the theories and findings of natural science.Recently, there has been a dramatic revival of …
Substance and the Fundamentality of the Familiar
A Neo-Aristotelian Mereology
Häftad, 2020
739 kr
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Substance and the Fundamentality of the Familiar explicates and defends a novel neo-Aristotelian account of the structure of material objects. While there have been numerous treatments of properties, laws, causation, and modality in the neo-Aristotelian metaphysics literature, this book is one of …
Neo-Aristotelian Metaphysics and the Theology of Nature
Av William M.R. Simpson, Robert C. Koons m. fl.
Inbunden, 2021
2525 kr
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This book explores the relationship between a scientifically updated Aristotelian philosophy of nature and a scientifically engaged theology of nature. It features original contributions by some of the best scholars engaging with Aristotelianism in contemporary metaphysics, philosophy of science, …
Neo-Aristotelian Metaphysics and the Theology of Nature
Av William M.R. Simpson, Robert C. Koons m. fl.
Häftad, 2023
695 kr
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This book explores the relationship between a scientifically updated Aristotelian philosophy of nature and a scientifically engaged theology of nature. It features original contributions by some of the best scholars engaging with Aristotelianism in contemporary metaphysics, philosophy of science, …
Thisness Presentism
An Essay on Time, Truth, and Ontology
Av David Ingram
Häftad, 2020
710 kr
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Thisness Presentism outlines and defends a novel version of presentism, the view that only present entities exist and what is present really changes, a view of time that captures a real and objective difference between what is past, present, and future, and which offers a model of reality that is …
Fundamental Causation
Physics, Metaphysics, and the Deep Structure of the World
Häftad, 2020
710 kr
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Fundamental Causation addresses issues in the metaphysics of deterministic singular causation, the metaphysics of events, property instances, facts, preventions, and omissions, as well as the debate between causal reductionists and causal anti-reductionists. The book also pays special attention to …
Philosophy of Time and Perceptual Experience
Häftad, 2020
710 kr
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This book explores the important yet neglected relationship between the philosophy of time and the temporal structure of perceptual experience. It examines how time structures perceptual experience and, through that structuring, the ways in which time makes perceptual experience trustworthy or …
Neo-Aristotelian Perspectives on Formal Causation
Av Ludger Jansen, Petter Sandstad
Häftad, 2023
651 kr
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This is the first volume of essays devoted to Aristotelian formal causation and its relevance for contemporary metaphysics and philosophy of science. The essays trace the historical development of formal causation and demonstrate its relevance for contemporary issues, such as causation, …
Eliminativism, Objects, and Persons
The Virtues of Non-Existence
Häftad, 2020
710 kr
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In Eliminativism, Objects, and Persons, Jiri Benovsky defends the view that he doesn't exist. In this book, he also defends the view that this book itself doesn't exist. But this did not prevent him to write the book, and although in Benovsky's view you don't exist either, this does not prevent you …
Language and World
A Defence of Linguistic Idealism
Inbunden, 2020
2525 kr
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This book defends a version of linguistic idealism, the thesis that the world is a product of language. In the course of defending this radical thesis, Gaskin addresses a wide range of topics in contemporary metaphysics, philosophy of language, philosophical logic, and syntax theory.Starting from …
Semantics and Metaphysics of Natural Kinds
Av Helen Beebee, Nigel Sabbarton-Leary
Häftad, 2012
915 kr
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Essentialism--roughly, the view that natural kinds have discrete essences, generating truths that are necessary but knowable only a posteriori--is an increasingly popular view in the metaphysics of science. At the same time, philosophers of language have been subjecting Kripke’s views about the …
Puzzle of Existence
Why Is There Something Rather Than Nothing?
Inbunden, 2013
2525 kr
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This groundbreaking volume investigates the most fundamental question of all: Why is there something rather than nothing? The question is explored from diverse and radical perspectives: religious, naturalistic, platonistic and skeptical. Does science answer the question? Or does theology? Does …
Neo-Aristotelian Perspectives in Metaphysics
Av Daniel D. Novotný, Lukáš Novák
Inbunden, 2014
2525 kr
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This volume re-examines some of the major themes at the intersection of traditional and contemporary metaphysics. The book uses as a point of departure Francisco Suárez’s Metaphysical Disputations published in 1597. Minimalist metaphysics in empiricist/pragmatist clothing have today become …
Future of the Philosophy of Time
Häftad, 2013
915 kr
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The last century has seen enormous progress in our understanding of time. This volume features original essays by the foremost philosophers of time discussing the goals and methodology of the philosophy of time, and examining the best way to move forward with regard to the field's core issues. The …
Metaphysics of Powers
Their Grounding and their Manifestations
Häftad, 2013
724 kr
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This volume is a collection of papers that advance our understanding of the metaphysics of powers — properties such as fragility and electric charge. The metaphysics of powers is a fast developing research field with fundamental questions at the forefront of current research, such as Can there be a …
Neo-Davidsonian Metaphysics
From the True to the Good
Inbunden, 2013
2525 kr
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Much contemporary metaphysics, moved by an apparent necessity to take reality to consist of given beings and properties, presents us with what appear to be deep problems requiring radical changes in the common sense conception of persons and the world. Contemporary meta-ethics ignores questions …
Semantics and Metaphysics of Natural Kinds
Av Helen Beebee, Nigel Sabbarton-Leary
Inbunden, 2010
2759 kr
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Essentialism--roughly, the view that natural kinds have discrete essences, generating truths that are necessary but knowable only a posteriori--is an increasingly popular view in the metaphysics of science. At the same time, philosophers of language have been subjecting Kripke’s views about the …
Metaphysics of Powers
Their Grounding and their Manifestations
Inbunden, 2010
2759 kr
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This volume is a collection of papers that advance our understanding of the metaphysics of powers — properties such as fragility and electric charge. The metaphysics of powers is a fast developing research field with fundamental questions at the forefront of current research, such as Can there be a …
Freedom of the Will
A Conditional Analysis
Inbunden, 2010
2525 kr
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Freedom of the Will provides a novel interpretation of G. E. Moore’s famous conditional analysis of free will and discusses several questions about the meaning of free will and its significance for moral responsibility. Although Moore’ theory has a strong initial appeal, most metaphysicians believe …
Future of the Philosophy of Time
Inbunden, 2011
2525 kr
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The last century has seen enormous progress in our understanding of time. This volume features original essays by the foremost philosophers of time discussing the goals and methodology of the philosophy of time, and examining the best way to move forward with regard to the field's core issues. The …
Properties, Powers and Structures
Issues in the Metaphysics of Realism
Av Alexander Bird, Brian Ellis m. fl.
Inbunden, 2011
2525 kr
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While the phrase "metaphysics of science" has been used from time to time, it has only recently begun to denote a specific research area where metaphysics meets philosophy of science—and the sciences themselves. The essays in this volume demonstrate that metaphysics of science is an innovative …
Philosophy of Time and Perceptual Experience
Inbunden, 2018
2525 kr
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This book explores the important yet neglected relationship between the philosophy of time and the temporal structure of perceptual experience. It examines how time structures perceptual experience and, through that structuring, the ways in which time makes perceptual experience trustworthy or …
