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Auteur(s) : Imaguire, Guido (1968-....)
Titre(s) : Priority nominalism [Texte imprimé] : grounding ostrich nominalism as a solution to the problem of universals / Guido Imaguire
Publication : Cham : Springer, copyright 2018
Description matérielle : 1 vol. (XVII-165 p.) ; 24 cm
Collection : Synthese library : studies in epistemology, logic, methodology, and philosophy of
science ; 397
Lien à la collection : Synthese library
Note(s) : Notes bibliogr. Index
"This monograph details a new solution to an old problem of metaphysics. It presents
an improved version of Ostrich Nominalism to solve the Problem of Universals. This
innovative approach allows one to resolve the different formulations of the Problem,
which represents an important meta-metaphysical achievement.In order to accomplish
this ambitious task, the author appeals to the notion and logic of ontological grounding.
Instead of defending Quine's original principle of ontological commitment, he proposes
the principle of grounded ontological commitment. This represents an entirely new
application of grounding.Some metaphysicians regard Ostrich Nominalism as a rejection
of the problem rather than a proper solution to it. To counter this, the author presents
solutions for each of the formulations. These include: the problem of predication,
the problem of abstract reference, and the One Over Many as well as the Many Over
One and the Similar but Different variants.This book will appeal to anyone interested
in contemporary metaphysics. It will also serve as an ideal resource to scholars working
on the history of philosophy. Many will recognize in the solution insights resembling
those of traditional philosophers, especially of the Middle Ages."
Sujet(s) : Nominalisme -- 1970-....
Universaux (philosophie) -- 1970-....
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9783319950044. - ISBN 3319950045 (rel.). - ISBN 9783319950037. - ISBN 3319950037
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb45621706v
Notice n° :
FRBNF45621706
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Table des matières : Intro; Preface; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Many Formulations of One Problem;
1.1 Type-Token Problem and Its Generality; 1.2 Sparse-Abundant Problem; 1.3 Overview
of Traditional Solutions; References; Chapter 2: What Is It Like to Be an Ostrich?;
2.1 Foes; 2.2 Friends; 2.3 Characterising Ostrich and Priority Nominalism; References;
Chapter 3: Varieties of Explanation; 3.1 Conceptual Explanation, Ontological Commitment
and Truthmaking; 3.1.1 Ontological Commitment Versus Truthmaking; 3.1.2 Grounding
Versus Truthmaking; 3.2 Grounding; 3.3 Fundamental and Derivative Ontological Categories
3.4 Formulations and Their ExplanantiaReferences; Chapter 4: Predication and Regress:
In Virtue of What is a F?; 4.1 Four Aspects of the Regress Argument; 4.2 Many Explanations
and Their Regresses; 4.3 Strategies for Blocking Bradleyś Regress; 4.3.1 Identity
of Level Strategy; 4.3.2 Quantificational Strategy; 4.3.3 Formal Relation Strategy;
4.3.4 Internal Relation Strategy; 4.3.5 Truthmaker Strategy; 4.4 Conclusion; References;
Chapter 5: The One Over Many and Its Variations; 5.1 Grounded Ontological Commitment;
5.1.1 Principle of Ontological Commitment; 5.1.2 Paraphrase Symmetry Problem
