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Historical Dictionary of Metaphysics (Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements): Volume 103 - Hardcover

Book 22 of 79: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements

Gary Rosenkrantz; Joshua Hoffman

 
9780810859500: Historical Dictionary of Metaphysics (Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements): Volume 103

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Gary S. Rosenkrantz is professor and Head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Joshua Hoffman is professor of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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