Modelling metaphysics : the metaphysics of a model / Uwe Meixner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meixner, Uwe.

Series:

Philosophische Analyse / Philosophical Analysis

Philosophische Analyse ; Bd. 34

Philosophische Analyse / Philosophical Analysis ; 34

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Metaphysics.

Model theory.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (283 p.)

Place of Publication:

Frankfurt ; New Brunswick [N.J.] : Ontos, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book models and simulates metaphysics by presenting the metaphysics of a model. The small size of the model makes it possible to treat metaphysical matters with a more than usual systematicity and comprehensiveness. In the mirror of sustained analogy, simulation-metaphysics offers a wealth of insights on the real thing: on the doctrines, the methods, and the epistemology of metaphysics.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

1 Preface and introduction

2 The basic description of Model T

3 Ontological categories for T

4 Uniformity and diversiformity of histories and of maximally composite momentary states

5 Actuality and other modalities for T

6 The physics of H*

7 Five T-metaphysical issues and the metaphysics of Reality

Index of concepts and principles

Backmatter

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3-86838-060-4

3-11-032608-6

OCLC:

851972144