This book offers an in-depth and updated examination of the nature of haecceity-that primitive entity which explains why something is distinct from other things.
The book begins by exploring different conceptions of haecceity throughout history. The discussion of various figures across history is important for getting clear on the nature of haecceity and its role in individuation. The next part of the book examines different views about the nature of haecceity. The author defends a view on which haecceities have objects that instantiate them as constituents. Following that, the book considers arguments for and against the existence of haecceities, the epistemology of haecceity, and the distinction between qualitative and non-qualitative properties.
About Haecceity will appeal to scholars and advanced students working in metaphysics, philosophy of language, epistemology, logic, and history of philosophy.
| ISBN: | 9781032575162 |
| Publication date: | 30th July 2025 |
| Author: | Matthew Davidson |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in Metaphysics |
| Genres: |
Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge Philosophy: logic Philosophy of language |
This book offers an in-depth and updated examination of the nature of haecceity-that primitive entity which explains why something is distinct from other things.
The book begins by exploring different conceptions of haecceity throughout history. The discussion of various figures across history is important for getting clear on the nature of haecceity and its role in individuation. The next part of the book examines different views about the nature of haecceity. The author defends a view on which haecceities have objects that instantiate them as constituents. Following that, the book considers arguments for and against the existence of haecceities, the epistemology of haecceity, and the distinction between qualitative and non-qualitative properties.
About Haecceity will appeal to scholars and advanced students working in metaphysics, philosophy of language, epistemology, logic, and history of philosophy.
About Haecceity features in the following genres: Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge, Philosophy: logic, Philosophy of language
About Haecceity is available in Paperback, Hardback
About Haecceity was written by Matthew Davidson and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
About Haecceity has 144 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Studies in Metaphysics series
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