Plato on Parts and Wholes: The Metaphysics of Structure

Plato on Parts and Wholes: The Metaphysics of Structure

by VerityHarte (Author), VerityHarte (Author)

Synopsis

Providing an examination of Platonic discussion of composition, this book explains its relations to modern debates. It shows how, in several late works, Plato criticizes the view that a whole is identical to its parts. It then goes on to discuss the intriguing alternative conception of wholes he offers in its place.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 324
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 05 May 2005

ISBN 10: 019927844X
ISBN 13: 9780199278442