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Unity, Identity and Explanation in Aristotle's Metaphysics
D. Charles And M.L. Gill) (Edited By T. Scaltsas
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hardcover. A distinguished group of Aristotelian scholars and contemporary metaphysicians discusses Aristotle's theory of the unity and identity of substances. The questions of ontology, explanation, and methodology with which they deal remain central to metaphysics today. This book sets a new agenda for Aristotelian metaphysics. Editor(s): Scaltsas, Theodore; Charles, David; Gill, Mary Louise. Num Pages: 392 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPCA; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 161 x 28. Weight in Grams: 795. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
This volume presents fourteen new essays by leading figures in the fields of ancient philosophy and contemporary metaphysics, discussing Aristotle's theory of the unity of substances. This topic remains at the centre of metaphysical enquiry. The contributors examine the nature of essences, how they differ from other components of substance, and how they are related to these other components. The central questions discussed here are: What does Aristotle mean by `potentiality' and `actuality'? How do these concepts explicate matter and form, and how are they related to the actuality of substances? These questions are crucial to an understanding ... Read more
This volume presents fourteen new essays by leading figures in the fields of ancient philosophy and contemporary metaphysics, discussing Aristotle's theory of the unity of substances. This topic remains at the centre of metaphysical enquiry. The contributors examine the nature of essences, how they differ from other components of substance, and how they are related to these other components. The central questions discussed here are: What does Aristotle mean by `potentiality' and `actuality'? How do these concepts explicate matter and form, and how are they related to the actuality of substances? These questions are crucial to an understanding ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
392
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198240679
SKU
KSG0033774
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Reviews for Unity, Identity and Explanation in Aristotle's Metaphysics
Most of the articles are forward-looking, concerned to tease out new problems and explore fresh responses.
Victor Caston, Philosophical Quarterly
Victor Caston, Philosophical Quarterly