E.J. Lowe and Ontology

This volume collects fifteen original essays on E. J. Lowe's work on metaphysics and ontology, connecting his insights with contemporary issues. Lowe treated metaphysics as an autonomous discipline concerned with the fundamental structure of reality, and the chapters reflect on his path-breaking work. They cover a wide range of metaphysical topics, including four-category ontology, agency, fundamentality, relations, property dualism, powers and abilities, personal identity, predication, and topological ontology. The volume will be of interest to researchers and advanced students working in metaphysics and philosophy of mind.

Format: Hardback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

E. J. Lowe, a renowned analytical philosopher of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, left an indelible mark on the field of metaphysics. Drawing inspiration from Aristotle's profound insights, Lowe approached metaphysics as an autonomous discipline dedicated to exploring the very essence of reality. His groundbreaking work, showcased in the chapters of this volume, delves into a wide array of metaphysical topics. From four-category ontology to the causal and non-causal dimensions of agency, categorial fundamentality and non-fundamentality, the existence of relations, property dualism, powers and abilities, personal identity, predication, and topological ontology, Lowe's contributions shed light on the dynamic nature of contemporary debates in metaphysics.

Taken together, these chapters serve as a testament to the enduring influence of Lowe's thought on the field. This book will appeal to researchers and advanced students engaged in metaphysics and the philosophy of mind, offering valuable insights and perspectives into the intricate world of metaphysical inquiry.

E. J. Lowe and Ontology

E. J. Lowe, a renowned analytical philosopher of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, left an indelible mark on the field of metaphysics. Drawing inspiration from Aristotle's profound insights, Lowe approached metaphysics as an autonomous discipline dedicated to exploring the very essence of reality. His groundbreaking work, showcased in the chapters of this volume, delves into a wide array of metaphysical topics. From four-category ontology to the causal and non-causal dimensions of agency, categorial fundamentality and non-fundamentality, the existence of relations, property dualism, powers and abilities, personal identity, predication, and topological ontology, Lowe's contributions shed light on the dynamic nature of contemporary debates in metaphysics.

Taken together, these chapters serve as a testament to the enduring influence of Lowe's thought on the field. This book will appeal to researchers and advanced students engaged in metaphysics and the philosophy of mind, offering valuable insights and perspectives into the intricate world of metaphysical inquiry.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032048376