An Analysis of Resemblance

An Analysis of Resemblance, published in 1952, aims to present what it is not about and advance an analysis of four senses of resemblance, two of which are radical. The concluding chapter discusses the bearing of an analysis of resemblance on universals and taxonomy. This book is a worthy successor to Professor Church's earlier works and will arouse much discussion among students of philosophy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1952, An Analysis of Resemblance is a comprehensive work that aims to explore two distinct aspects. The opening chapters serve as a primer, clarifying what the book is not about. It does not delve into the traditional notion of resemblance as understood by Hegelian Idealists, which is widely employed in philosophical discourse. Instead, the subsequent chapters present an in-depth analysis of four distinct senses of resemblance. Two of these senses are particularly radical, carrying a sense of novelty in their etymological interpretation. The remaining two senses are more derivative, drawing upon earlier concepts and ideas. In the concluding chapter, the author raises important considerations regarding the implications of an analysis of resemblance on the topics of universals and taxonomy. The clear and concise ideas expressed by Professor Church in this book are bound to spark lively discussions among students of philosophy. It not only complements his previous works in this field but also stands as a worthy successor, adding new insights and perspectives to the study of resemblance.

First published in 1952, An Analysis of Resemblance is a comprehensive work that aims to explore two distinct aspects.

The opening chapters serve as a primer, clarifying what the book is not about.

It does not delve into the traditional notion of resemblance as understood by Hegelian Idealists, which is widely employed in philosophical discourse.

Instead, the subsequent chapters present an in-depth analysis of four distinct senses of resemblance.

Two of these senses are particularly radical, carrying a sense of novelty in their etymological interpretation.

The remaining two senses are more derivative, drawing upon earlier concepts and ideas.

In the concluding chapter, the author raises important considerations regarding the implications of an analysis of resemblance on the topics of universals and taxonomy.

The clear and concise ideas expressed by Professor Church in this book are bound to spark lively discussions among students of philosophy.

It not only complements his previous works in this field but also stands as a worthy successor, adding new insights and perspectives to the study of resemblance.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032180670