Existence As A Real Property

Author : Francesco Berto
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789400742062

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Existence as a Real Property by Francesco Berto Pdf

This profound exploration of one of the core notions of philosophy—the concept of existence itself—reviews, then counters (via Meinongian theory), the mainstream philosophical view running from Hume to Frege, Russell, and Quine, summarized thus by Kant: “Existence is not a predicate.” The initial section of the book presents a comprehensive introduction to, and critical evaluation of, this mainstream view. The author moves on to provide the first systematic survey of all the main Meinongian theories of existence, which, by contrast, reckon existence to be a real, full-fledged property of objects that some things possess, and others lack. As an influential addition to the research literature, the third part develops the most up-to-date neo-Meinongian theory called Modal Meinongianism, applies it to specific fields such as the ontology of fictional objects, and discusses its open problems, laying the groundwork for further research. In accordance with the latest trends in analytic ontology, the author prioritizes a meta-ontological viewpoint, adopting a dual definition of meta-ontology as the discourse on the meaning of being, and as the discourse on the tools and methods of ontological enquiry. This allows a balanced assessment of philosophical views on a cost-benefit basis, following multiple criteria for theory evaluation. Compelling and revealing, this new publication is a vital addition to contemporary philosophical ontology.

Author : Francesco Berto
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789400742079

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Existence as a Real Property by Francesco Berto Pdf

This profound exploration of one of the core notions of philosophy—the concept of existence itself—reviews, then counters (via Meinongian theory), the mainstream philosophical view running from Hume to Frege, Russell, and Quine, summarized thus by Kant: “Existence is not a predicate.” The initial section of the book presents a comprehensive introduction to, and critical evaluation of, this mainstream view. The author moves on to provide the first systematic survey of all the main Meinongian theories of existence, which, by contrast, reckon existence to be a real, full-fledged property of objects that some things possess, and others lack. As an influential addition to the research literature, the third part develops the most up-to-date neo-Meinongian theory called Modal Meinongianism, applies it to specific fields such as the ontology of fictional objects, and discusses its open problems, laying the groundwork for further research. In accordance with the latest trends in analytic ontology, the author prioritizes a meta-ontological viewpoint, adopting a dual definition of meta-ontology as the discourse on the meaning of being, and as the discourse on the tools and methods of ontological enquiry. This allows a balanced assessment of philosophical views on a cost-benefit basis, following multiple criteria for theory evaluation. Compelling and revealing, this new publication is a vital addition to contemporary philosophical ontology.

Author : Gaven Kerr
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783868382716

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Collected Articles on the Existence of God by Gaven Kerr Pdf

The twentieth century witnessed an explosion of scholarly interest in the philosophical thought of St Thomas Aquinas. One of the fruits of that Thomistic revival was an uncovering of St Thomas’s original contributions to many areas of philosophy, not least metaphysics. In the twenty first century, there has been renewed interest in Aquinas’s argumentation for the existence of God. This interest flows from an engagement with the work of the twentieth century scholars in presenting Aquinas’s own characteristic metaphysics. What we have seen is an interpretation and presentation of Aquinas’s proofs for God’s existence in terms of Thomas’s unique insights into the nature of being and the metaphysical structure of reality. Gaven Kerr has been one such author who has contributed in numerous ways to the revival of interest in Aquinas’s argumentation for the existence of God and its metaphysical buttressing. Over the last ten years Kerr has published articles on Aquinas’s various proofs for God’s existence and the metaphysics standing behind those proofs; this volume draws together those articles. Herein are included Kerr’s articles on per se ordered series, existential inertia, the proof in De Ente et Essentia, the argument from motion in the Summa Contra Gentiles, and the five ways themselves. Kerr has also written two new articles for this volume: one on the possibility of demonstrating God’s existence, and the other on how to move from God’s existence to God’s nature. This volume offers an overview of Kerr’s thinking over the last decade on Aquinas’s thought on the existence of God.

Author : Mark S. McLeod-Harrison
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780773576483

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Make/Believing the World(s) by Mark S. McLeod-Harrison Pdf

A vigorous defence of a radical ontological pluralism that requires theism and is consistent with traditional Christianity.

Author : John Codman Hurd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Constitutional law
ISBN : UCAL:$B22447

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The Theory of Our National Existence by John Codman Hurd Pdf

Author : Matthew S. Pugh
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351958547

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Analytical Thomism by Matthew S. Pugh Pdf

Analytical Thomism is a recent label for a newer kind of approach to the philosophical and natural theology of St Thomas Aquinas. It illuminates the meaning of Aquinas’s work for contemporary problems by drawing on the resources of contemporary Anglo-Saxon analytical philosophy, the work of Frege, Wittgenstein, and Kripke proving particularly significant. This book expands the discourse in contemporary debate, exploring crucial philosophical, theological and ethical issues such as: metaphysics and epistemology, the nature of God, personhood, action and meta-ethics. All those interested in the thought of St Thomas Aquinas, and more generally contemporary Catholic scholarship, problems in philosophy of religion, and contemporary metaphysics, will find this collection an invaluable resource.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Public Works
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119584980

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Real Property Acquisition Practices and Adequacy of Compensation in Federal and Federally Assisted Programs. Hearings ... 88-2 ... February 27, 28, 1964 by United States. Congress. House. Public Works Pdf

Author : Jenkins
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781449644505

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The American Courts by Jenkins Pdf

Courtrooms are often lively places, and what occurs in them has a profound impact on the functioning of our democracy. The American Courts – A Procedural Approach offers readers a thorough understanding of the United States court system by exploring the procedural aspects of the law. The rules of both criminal and civil procedure, how they are applied, and their influence on decision-making in the courts are thoroughly examined. This text is ideal for undergraduate and introductory graduate criminal justice, legal studies, and government programs.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on General Oversight and Investigations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCR:31210012241467

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Existence of a Credit Crunch in the Southeast by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on General Oversight and Investigations Pdf

Author : Camposampiero, Matteo Favaretti,Matteo Plebani
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783110321807

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Existence and Nature by Camposampiero, Matteo Favaretti,Matteo Plebani Pdf

Is all that exists part of the natural world? If there are non-natural entities, what is their difference from natural things? Is the human-independent realm of nature the only paradigm for ontological respectability, as naturalism claims? Can existence be simply explained away by means of formal devices? Philosophers keep struggling with such questions. Still, the two basic notions involved, that of existence and that of nature, have not yet been fully explored. The four essays collected here address the issue from the points of view of the philosophy of mathematics, of analytic ontology, of early modern philosophy, and of contemporary phenomenology. The results will surprise the reader: difficult topics are unlocked, long-received views are called into question, and new perspectives are opened.

Author : Adrian Bardon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781136596872

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The Future of the Philosophy of Time by Adrian Bardon Pdf

The last century has seen enormous progress in our understanding of time. This volume features original essays by the foremost philosophers of time discussing the goals and methodology of the philosophy of time, and examining the best way to move forward with regard to the field's core issues. The collection is unique in combining cutting edge work on time with a focus on the big picture of time studies as a discipline. The major questions asked include: What are the implications of relativity and quantum physics on our understanding of time? Is the passage of time real, or just a subjective phenomenon? Are the past and future real, or is the present all that exists? If the future is real and unchanging (as contemporary physics seems to suggest), how is free will possible? Since only the present moment is perceived, how does the experience as we know it come about? How does experience take on its character of a continuous flow of moments or events? What explains the apparent one-way direction of time? Is time travel a logical/metaphysical possibility?

Author : Leonard Augustus Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 968 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Conveyancing
ISBN : UOM:35112104607249

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A Treatise on the Law of Real Property as Applied Between Vendor and Purchaser in Modern Conveyancing, Or, Estates in Fee and Their Transfer by Deed by Leonard Augustus Jones Pdf

Author : Dr. Angell O. de la Sierra
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 743 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781466948990

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Treatise on the Neurophilosophy of Consciousness by Dr. Angell O. de la Sierra Pdf

I would like to invite all those studious of the mind/brain interface puzzle to share our insights. What follows represents an ongoing series of reflections on the ontology of consciousness based on some intuitions on life, language acquisition and survival strategies to accommodate the biological, psychic and social imperatives of human life in its ecological niche, thus the BPS model. For the latest publication click on BPS Model. http://www.delaSierra-Sheffer.net/ID-Neurophilo-net/index.htm

Author : A. Chakrabarti
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1997-11-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0792343883

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Denying Existence by A. Chakrabarti Pdf

From the true statement that Emma Bovary did not exist, does it follow that there was someone who did not exist? The first woman to be born in the 21st century does not yet exist, but is she as unreal as Emma Bovary? Chakrabarti (U. of Delhi) offers solutions to these and other singular existence negation problems. He suggests that the problems cannot be solved by distinguishing between full-blooded and nominal existence and that the attempt to find solutions involves us in a variety of language games. Name index only. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Soraj Hongladarom,Jeremiah Joven Joaquin,Frank J. Hoffman
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789819951918

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Philosophies of Appropriated Religions by Soraj Hongladarom,Jeremiah Joven Joaquin,Frank J. Hoffman Pdf

This book brings together different intercultural philosophical points of view discussing the philosophical impact of what we call the ‘appropriated’ religions of Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia is home to most of the world religions. Buddhism is predominantly practiced in Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Singapore, Laos, and Cambodia; Islam in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei; and Christianity in the Philippines and Timor-Leste. Historical data show, however, that these world religions are imported cultural products, and have been reimagined, assimilated, and appropriated by the culture that embraced them. In this collection, we see that these ‘appropriated’ religions imply a culturally nuanced worldview, which, in turn, impacts how the traditional problems in the philosophy of religion are framed and answered—in particular, questions about the existence and nature of the divine, the problem of evil, and the nature of life after death. Themes explored include: religious belief and digital transition, Theravāda Buddhist philosophy, religious diversity, Buddhism and omniscience, indigenous belief systems, divine apology and unmerited human suffering, dialetheism and the problem of evil, Buddhist philosophy and Spinoza’s views on death and immortality, belief and everyday realities in the Philippines, comparative religious philosophy, gendering the Hindu concept of dharma, Christian devotion and salvation during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines through the writings of Jose Rizal, indigenous Islamic practices in the Philippines, practiced traditions in contemporary Filipino celebrations of Christmas, role of place-aspects in the appropriation of religions in Southeast Asia, and fate and divine omniscience. This book is of interest to scholars and researchers of philosophy of religion, sociology of religion, anthropology of religion, cultural studies, comparative religion, religious studies, and Asian studies.