Plato's Essentialism (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781108833660)

In this book, Vasilis Politis argues that Plato's Forms are essences, not merely things that have an essence. Politis shows that understanding Plato's theory of Forms as a theory of essence presents a serious challenge to contemporary philosophers who regard essentialism as little more than an optional item on the philosophical menu. This approach, he suggests, also constitutes a sharp critique of those who view Aristotelian essentialism as the only sensible position: Plato's essentialism, Politis demonstrates, is a well-argued, rigorous, and coherent theory, and a viable competitor to that of Aristotle. This book will appeal to students and scholars with an interest in the intersection between philosophy and the history of philosophy.

Author: Vasilis Politis
ISBN-10: 1108833667
ISBN-13: 9781108833660
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/08/2021
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d