Weissman, David
A Social Ontology
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300206487
- author:
- Weissman, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Social Ontology by David Weissman explores the nature of reality and our understanding of it. The author argues that all of existence is social, and that every particular is part of a system created by its reciprocal causal relations. Weissman presents an original metaphysics of nature that remains grounded in empirical scientific knowledge. He applies this framework to various fields, including psychology, morality, sociology, and politics, examining how systems interact and influence one another. The book delves into topics such as persons, sociality, value, deliberation, free speech, conflict, and ecology. Through its analysis, A Social Ontology offers insights into the complex relationships between individuals and their environments, shedding light on fundamental questions about human existence and our place within the world.
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