Metaphysics The Logical Approach
“Metaphysics The Logical Approach” by José Amado Benardete, published by Oxford University Press in 1989, offers a comprehensive survey of metaphysics, spanning both historical and contemporary perspectives. This edition, written in English and comprising 210 pages, delves into classical aspects of metaphysics while also addressing modern themes that have gained attention in the post-Wittgensteinian era, such as materialism, platonism, essentialism, and anti-realism.
Readers will find that Benardete presents contemporary metaphysical concerns as reflections of historical inquiries, illustrating the connections between metaphysics and mathematical logic. The book emphasizes how metaphysical studies can enhance understanding in both scientific and humanistic disciplines, providing a thoughtful exploration of the subject matter. This edition serves as a resource for those interested in the intricate relationships within metaphysics and its relevance to various fields of study.
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This survey of metaphysics covers the historical or classical aspects of the subject as well as those currently in the post-Wittgensteinian limelight–principally materialism, platonism, essentialism, and anti-realism. Benardete sees contemporary metaphysical preoccupations as more or less
thinly disguised revisitings of those of the past, and explains how metaphysics and mathematical logic are interrelated and how metaphysical studies can illuminate both scinece and the humanities.
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