Priority Nominalism : Grounding Ostrich Nominalism as a Solution to the Problem of Universals / Guido Imaguire.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Imaguire, Guido, author.

Series:

Synthese library ; v. 397.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Universals (Philosophy).

Nominalism.

Physical Description:

xvii, 171 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2018]

Summary:

"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."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

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

5.1.3 Principle of Grounded Ontological Commitment5.1.4 Sentences Versus Facts; 5.2 One Over Many; 5.2.1 Ontological Commitment; 5.2.2 Truths Without Commitment; 5.2.3 Truthmaker; 5.3 Many Over One; 5.4 Similar but Different; 5.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: Second-Order Quantification; 6.1 Metaphysically Second-Order Quantification; 6.1.1 First Order Paraphrase; 6.1.2 Some Alternative Solutions; 6.1.3 Method of Grounded Paraphrases; 6.1.4 Applying the Method: Some Other Paraphrases; 6.2 Logically Second-Order Quantification; 6.2.1 Strategies for Neutralizing Second-Order Logic

6.2.2 The Unintelligibility of Strict Predicative Quantification6.2.3 Reference Versus Referent; 6.2.4 Grounding Second-Order Truths; References; Chapter 7: The Big Picture of Reality; 7.1 Extending Priority Nominalism; 7.2 Priority Nominalism from a Meta-metaphysical Perspective; 7.2.1 What Is Really at Stake at the Realism-Nominalism Debate?; 7.2.2 Reductionist Approach; 7.2.3 Mind/Language-Dependence Approach; 7.2.4 Extension Versus Intension Approach; 7.2.5 Hierarchical Approach; 7.3 Advantages of Priority Nominalism; References; Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9783319950037

3319950037

OCLC:

1059516892