| Ontology and Metaontology: A Contemporary Guide Contributor(s): Berto, Francesco (Author), Plebani, Matteo (Author) |
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ISBN: 1441182896 ISBN-13: 9781441182890 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $44.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Metaphysics |
| Dewey: 111 |
| LCCN: 2014021253 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.8" W x 9.6" (1.00 lbs) 264 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ontology and Metaontology: A Contemporary Guide is a clear and accessible survey of ontology, focussing on the most recent trends in the discipline. Divided into parts, the first half characterizes metaontology: the discourse on the methodology of ontological inquiry, covering the main concepts, tools, and methods of the discipline, exploring the notions of being and existence, ontological commitment, paraphrase strategies, fictionalist strategies, and other metaontological questions. The second half considers a series of case studies, introducing and familiarizing the reader with concrete examples of the latest research in the field. The basic sub-fields of ontology are covered here via an accessible and captivating exposition: events, properties, universals, abstract objects, possible worlds, material beings, mereology, fictional objects. The guide's modular structure allows for a flexible approach to the subject, making it suitable for both undergraduates and postgraduates looking to better understand and apply the exciting developments and debates taking place in ontology today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Berto, Francesco: - Francesco Berto is Structural Chair of Metaphysics at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Research Leader at the Northern Institute of Philosophy, University of Aberdeen, UK.Plebani, Matteo: - Matteo Plebani is Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Basilicata, Italy. |