Aristotle and the rehabilitation of homonymy : a metaphysical journey through words and things / by Marco Zingano.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zingano, Marco Antônio, 1960- Author.

Series:

Philosophia antiqua, 0079-1687 ; volume 173

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aristotle. Categoriae.

Aristotle.

Categories (Philosophy)--Early works to 1800.

Categories (Philosophy).

Language and logic.

Metaphysics.

metaphysics.

Categoriae (Aristotle).

Physical Description:

1 volume ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2025.

Summary:

"Aristotle argued that scientific investigation depends on well-established genera, from which it reveals fundamental properties. However, the core elements of his philosophy are based on non-generic unities. Being is not a genus; it is divided into ten categories or supreme genera. Being serves as the primary concept in metaphysics, also known as first philosophy. Motion, on the other hand, is categorized into four types and is the central concept in physics, or second philosophy. Similarly, the concept of the good can be understood in multiple categories, just like being, and it forms the central idea of practical philosophy. Aristotle must confront the issue of homonymy at the very foundation of his philosophy. The stakes are high, as he believes that it is things, not words, that are homonymous. This study explores the intriguing route Aristotle takes to justify attributing homonymy to things"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version Zingano, Marco Antônio, 1960- Aristotle and the rehabilitation of homonymy

ISBN:

9789004712188

9004712186

OCLC:

1492860264

Publisher Number:

CIPO000237176