Plato on Parts and Wholes: The Metaphysics of Structure

by VerityHarte (Author), VerityHarte (Author)

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2005
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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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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.

$53.86

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 324
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 05 May 2005
ISBN 10: 019927844X
ISBN 13: 9780199278442

Plato on Parts and Wholes: The Metaphysics of Structure

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$53.86

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$53.86

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