Plato's Essentialism
Reinterpreting the Theory of Forms
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
Av Vasilis Politis, Vasilis (Trinity College Dublin) Politis
439 kr
Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.Finns i fler format (1)
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.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2023-08-24
- Mått152 x 228 x 14 mm
- Vikt390 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor261
- FörlagCambridge University Press
- ISBN9781108986557