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Harte, Verity

 
9780198236757: Plato on Parts and Wholes: The Metaphysics of Structure
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0198236751 ISBN 13 : 9780198236757
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2002

Synopsis

What is the relation between a whole and its parts? Is a whole identical to its parts, or is there some other relation of composition? These questions are much discussed in modern philosophy; but Plato's rich discussion of composition has been neglected. Verity Harte provides the first sustained examination of this Platonic discussion and explains its relations to modern debates. She reveals how, in several late works, Plato criticizes the view that a whole is identical to its parts. She then goes on to discuss the intriguing alternative conception of wholes he offers in its place.
This book is an invaluable resource both for scholars of Plato and for modern metaphysicians. For scholars of Plato, Harte's careful textual analysis provides fresh insights into some of his most difficult works. For modern metaphysicians, she illuminates the contemporary debate by placing it within an historical context.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

What is the relation between a whole and its parts? Is a whole identical to its parts, or is there some other relation of composition? These questions are much discussed in modern philosophy; but Plato's rich discussion of composition has been neglected. Verity Harte provides the first sustained examination of this Platonic discussion and explains its relations to modern debates. She reveals how, in several late works, Plato criticizes the view that a whole is identical to its parts. She then goes on to discuss the intriguing alternative conception of wholes he offers in its place. This book is an invaluable resource both for scholars of Plato and for modern metaphysicians. For scholars of Plato, Harte's careful textual analysis provides fresh insights into some of his most difficult works. For modern metaphysicians, she illuminates the contemporary debate by placing it within an historical context.

Revue de presse

a brilliant interpretation ... an excellent contribution to the discussion of mereorogical problems, ancient and modern. (Vojtech Hladky, Rhizai)

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0198236751
ISBN 13 
9780198236757
Reliure
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Nombre de pages
322
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