Ontology and Metaontology - A Contemporary Guide (Paperback)

"Ontology and Metaontology: A Contemporary Guide" is a clear and accessible survey of ontology, focussing on the most recent trends in the discipline. The first half of the book (Parts I and II) characterizes metaontology: the discourse on the methodology of ontological inquiry. It is thus concerned with the main concepts, tools, and methods of the discipline, exploring the notions of being and existence, ontological commitment, paraphrase strategies, fictionalist strategies, and other metaontological questions.The second half (Part III) considers a series of case studies, introducing and familiarizing the reader with concrete examples of the latest research in the field. The basic sub-fields of ontology are covered here via an accessible and captivating exposition: events, properties, universals, abstract objects, possible worlds, material beings, mereology, fictional objects. The guide's modular structure allows for a flexible approach to the subject, making it suitable for both undergraduates and postgraduates looking to better understand and apply the exciting developments and debates taking place in ontology today.""

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic USA
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2014
First published:	March 2015
Authors:	Francesco Berto • Matteo Plebani
Dimensions:	244 x 169 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	250
ISBN-13:	978-1-4411-8289-0
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Metaphysics & ontology Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Metaphysics & ontology
LSN:	1-4411-8289-6
Barcode:	9781441182890

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