Author: Francesco Berto
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 940074207X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
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.
Existence as a Real Property
Author: Francesco Berto
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 940074207X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 940074207X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
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.
California Real Estate Principles
Author: Charles O. Stapleton
Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate
ISBN: 9780793194193
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Completely revised and thoroughly comprehensive, this is the brand new edition of the state's premier real estate licensing manual! Ideal for home study or classroom, for the prospective real estate broker or salesperson, for anyone seeking a solid foundation for building or maintaining a successful career! Book jacket.
Publisher: Dearborn Real Estate
ISBN: 9780793194193
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Completely revised and thoroughly comprehensive, this is the brand new edition of the state's premier real estate licensing manual! Ideal for home study or classroom, for the prospective real estate broker or salesperson, for anyone seeking a solid foundation for building or maintaining a successful career! Book jacket.
Collected Articles on the Existence of God
Author: Gaven Kerr
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3868382712
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
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.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3868382712
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
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.
Existence of a Credit Crunch in the Southeast
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on General Oversight and Investigations
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
A Treatise on the American Law of Real Property
Author: Emory Washburn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Real property
Languages : en
Pages : 768
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Real property
Languages : en
Pages : 768
Book Description
Library of American Law and Practice: Agency. Partnership. Quasi-contracts. Real property
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
A Treatise on the American Law of Real Property
Author: Emory Washburn
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368720538
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 761
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368720538
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 761
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.
The American Courts
Author: Jenkins
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 1449644503
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 1449644503
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
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.
Law of Real Property
Author: Emerson E. Ballard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Real property
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Real property
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
Make/Believing the World(s)
Author: Mark S. McLeod-Harrison
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0773576487
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
A vigorous defence of a radical ontological pluralism that requires theism and is consistent with traditional Christianity.
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0773576487
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
A vigorous defence of a radical ontological pluralism that requires theism and is consistent with traditional Christianity.