The Theory and Practice of Ontology

ISBN-13: 9781349716135 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 277 str.

Leo Zaibert

Opis

This book provides close examination of ontology and the work of Professor Barry Smith, one of the most prolific philosophers of the modern day. In this book numerous scholars who have collaborated with Smith explore the various disciplines in which the impact of his work has been felt over the breadth of his career, including biology, computer science and informatics, cognitive science, economics, genetics, geography, law, neurology, and philosophy itself. While offering in-depth perspectives on ontology, the book also expands upon the breadth of Smith's influence. With insights from renowned and influential scholars from many different countries, this book is an informative and enlightening celebration of all Smith has contributed to numerous academic schools of thought.

Spis treści

Introduction                                                                                       

Leo Zaibert

 

Ontologia Utens and Beings in Time                                                 

Peter Simons

 

Against Fantology Again                                                                   

Ingvar Johansson

 

On Drawing Lines Across the Board                                                

Achille Varzi

 

Social Reality, Law, and Justice                                                        

David Koepsell

 

Acts of Terror as Collective Violent Acts                                         

Alessandro Salice

 

Letter of Pharisaism                                                                           

Maurizio Ferraris

 

Just Organic Wholes                                                                          

Leo Zaibert

 

‘Pain’ in SNOMED CT: Is there an Anesthetic                                

Werner Ceusters and Jonathan P. Bona

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The Structure of Standard Music Notation                                       

Roberto Casati

 

Attitude: How we Learn to Inhabit the Future                                 

Mariam Thalos

 

Parental Love and the Meaning of Life                                             

Berit Brogaard

 

Foolishness and the Value of Knowledge                                         

Kevin Mulligan

O autorze

Leo Zaibert is Professor of Philosophy and Department Chair at Union College, USA. He has been visiting professor in several American and European universities, and serves on the editorial boards of the leading journals in his fields. His work centers around our responses to wrongdoing: blame, punishment, revenge, and forgiveness. He is the author of over 80 publications; including Five Ways Patricia can Kill her Husband: A Theory of Intentionality and Blame (2005) and Punishment and Retribution (2006).