Inwagen, Peter van
Material Beings
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801483066
- author:
- Inwagen, Peter van
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cornell University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 299
- Genre:
- Metaphysics & ontology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Material Beings by Peter van Inwagen explores fundamental questions about reality and existence. The author tackles the nature of composition, identity, and unity in this thought-provoking work. Van Inwagen examines various approaches to understanding how individual objects come into being and what constitutes their essence. He considers different types of physical bonding and combinations thereof, as well as more extreme perspectives such as nihilism and universalism. The author also delves into the complexities of personal identity, including issues surrounding memory, brain transplants, and the problem of the many. Through a nuanced analysis of these concepts, van Inwagen sheds light on the intricate relationships between material objects and our understanding of the world around us.
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