Making objects and events : a hylomorphic theory of artifacts, actions, and organisms / Simon J. Evnine.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Evnine, Simon, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hylomorphism.

Metaphysics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 268 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Hylomorphic theory of artifacts, actions, and organisms

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2016.

Summary:

Simon J. Evnine explores the view that some objects have matter from which they are distinct but that this distinctness is not due to the existence of anything like a form. He argues that objects must be understood in relation to how they come to exist and what their functions are, and applies his account to artifacts, organisms, and actions.

Contents:

Hylomorphism and its related metaphysics

Some contemporary varieties of hylomorphism

Artifacts : the basic metaphysics

Artifacts : functions, artworks, and abstract artifacts

Organisms

Natural non-organic objects

Actions as artifacts.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-885803-5

0-19-182598-0

0-19-108524-3