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Neo-Aristotelian Perspectives on Formal Causation
Neo-Aristotelian Perspectives on Formal Causation
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The first volume of essays dedicated to Aristotelian formal causation and its relevance for contemporary metaphysics and philosophy of science. It explores the historical development of formal causation and its application to contemporary issues such as causation, explanation, laws of nature, functions, essence, modality, and metaphysical grounding. The introduction covers the history of theories of formal causation and highlights the need for a theory in contemporary philosophy. Part I discusses scholastic approaches, Part II presents four contemporary approaches, and Part III explores notions of dependence. Part IV discusses formal causation in biology and cognitive sciences.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This first volume of essays is dedicated to exploring Aristotelian formal causation and its profound implications for contemporary metaphysics and philosophy of science. The collection of essays traces the historical evolution of formal causation, highlighting its relevance to contemporary debates surrounding causation, explanation, laws of nature, functions, essence, modality, and metaphysical grounding.
In the introduction, the volume provides a comprehensive overview of the history of theories of formal causation, emphasizing the need for such a theory in contemporary philosophy. Part I delves into scholastic approaches to formal causation, while Part II presents four contemporary perspectives on formal causation. Part III explores various notions of dependence and their significance in understanding formal causation. Part IV concludes by discussing formal causation in the fields of biology and cognitive sciences.
Neo-Aristotelian Perspectives on Formal Causation is a valuable resource for advanced graduate students and researchers engaged in contemporary Aristotelian approaches to metaphysics and philosophy of science. The contributions by a diverse group of scholars offer insightful perspectives and innovative ideas that will stimulate further discussion and exploration in these fields.
Contributors:
- José Tomás Alvarado
- Christopher J. Austin
- Giacomo Giannini
- Jani Hakkarainen
- Ludger Jansen
- Markku Keinänen
- Gyula Klima
- James G. Lennox
- Stephen Mumford
- David S. Oderberg
- Michele Paolini Paoletti
- Sandeep Prasada
- Petter Sandstad
- Wolfgang Sattler
- Benjamin Schnieder
- Matthew Tugby
- Jonas Werner
Weight: 580g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367723361
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