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Metaphysics is what Aristotle described as "the First Philosophy"
or "first science," a comprehensive inquiry into the ultimate
nature of reality. As such, metaphysics consists of a systematic
study of the more general categories of being and of the more
general ways of relating entities. The Historical Dictionary of
Metaphysics focuses on metaphysics in Western philosophy, the
metaphysical tradition that developed under the influence of Greek
philosophy, and especially Plato and Aristotle. It offers a
comprehensive guide to the many facets of metaphysics through a
chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 300
cross-referenced dictionary entries on concepts, people, works, and
technical terms. This volume is an invaluable resource for student
and scholar alike.
Substance has been a leading idea in the history of Western
philosophy. Joshua Hoffman and Gary S. Rosenkrantz explain the
nature and existence of individual substances, including both
living things and inanimate objects. Specifically written for
students new to this important and often complex subject, Substance
provides both the historical and contemporary overview of the
debate.
Great Philosophers of the past, such as Aristotle, Descartes,
Spinoza, Leibnitz, Locke, and Berkeley were profoundly interested
in the concept of substance. And, the authors argue, a belief in
the existence of substances is an integral part of our everyday
world view. But what constitutes substance? Was Aristotle right to
suggest that artefacts like tables and ships don't really
exist?
Substance: Its Nature and Existence is one of the first
non-technical, accessible guides to this central problem and will
be of great use to students of metaphysics and philosophy.
Substance has been a leading idea in the history of Western philosophy. Joshua Hoffman and Gary S. Rosenkrantz explain the nature and existence of individual substances, including both living things and inanimate objects. Specifically written for students new to this important and often complex subject, Substance provides both the historical and contemporary overview of the debate. Great Philosophers of the past, such as Aristotle, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibnitz, Locke, and Berkeley were profoundly interested in the concept of substance. And, the authors argue, a belief in the existence of substances is an integral part of our everyday world view. But what constitutes substance? Was Aristotle right to suggest that artefacts like tables and ships don't really exist? Substance: Its Nature and Existence is one of the first non-technical, accessible guides to this central problem and will be of great use to students of metaphysics and philosophy.
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