Hylomorphism

ISBN-13: 9781009012843 / Angielski

William M. R. Simpson

Opis

This Element introduces Aristotle's doctrine of hylomorphism, which provides an account of substances in terms of their 'matter' and 'form', adapting and applying it to the interface between physics and biology. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Recenzje

'An essential guide for students and researchers who are interested in the increasingly complex debate on hylomorphism: comprehensive, fair-minded, and clearly written. A must-have for your bookshelves!' Anna Marmodoro, Durham University

Spis treści

1. The Fall and Rise of Hylomorphism; 2. Modern Hylomorphisms; 3. What Physics means for Hylomorphism; 4. What Hylomorphism means for Biology; 5. Concluding Remarks; References.