Contemporary Aristotelian Metaphysics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781107666443)

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.

Author: Tuomas E. Tahko
ISBN-10: 1107666449
ISBN-13: 9781107666443
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2013
Pages: 276
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d