Ockham's Theory of Propositions - Couverture souple

Ockham, William; Freddoso, Alfred J.; Schuurman, Henry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1587316056 ISBN 13 : 9781587316050

Editeur : St Augustine's Press, 2011

Synopsis

In this work Ockham proposes a theory of simple predication, which he uses in explicating the truth conditions of progressively more complicated kinds of propositions. His discussion includes what he takes to be the correct semantic treatment of quantified propositions, past tense and future tense propositions, and modal propositions, all of which are receiving much attention from contemporary philosophers. He also illustrates the use of exponential ysis to deal with propositions that prove troublesome in both semantic theory and other disciplines, such as metaphysics, physics, and theology. This type of ysis plays an essential role in his substantive philosophical and theological works, and in many cases then can hardly be understood without a prior acquaintance with this section of the Summa. An introduction by Alfred J. Freddoso clarifies and summarizes Ockham's theory, discusses certain philosophical problems which it engenders, and proposes new interpretations for parts of it. The essay will be helpful both to those interested in Ockham as a historical figure and to those interested in his substantive systematic contributions to logical theory.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: St Augustine's Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1587316056
• ISBN 13: 9781587316050
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 220
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