Classifying Reality by David S. Oderberg (English) Paperback Book

Description: Classifying Reality by David S. Oderberg Assembling the views of today s leading metaphysicians on primary issues concerning the structure of reality and its taxonomy, this collection gets straight to the heart of one of the most hotly contested debates between philosophers and scientists. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Distinguished metaphysicians examine issues central to the high-profile debate between philosophers over how to classify the natural world, and discuss issues in applied ontology such as the classification of diseases. Leading metaphysicians explore fundamental questions related to the classification and structure of the natural worldAn essential commentary on issues at the heart of the contemporary debate between philosophy and scienceInterweaves discussion of overarching themes with detailed material on applied ontology Back Cover Assembling the views of todays leading metaphysicians on primary issues concerning the structure of reality and its taxonomy, this collection gets straight to the heart of one of the most hotly contested debates between philosophers and scientists. It illuminates its subject from diverse angles that include the principles of evolutionary biology and the nature and identity of animate beings. While some contributors focus on the applied ontology necessary for classifying life in its multitude of forms, others address the problematic question of objectivity. Should we view nature as carved at the joints, with objective lineaments scientists strive to record, or is the classification of nature itself a wholly mind-dependent matter? The book deftly interweaves these overarching themes with more applied topics such as the taxonomy of disease progression. Flap Assembling the views of todays leading metaphysicians on primary issues concerning the structure of reality and its taxonomy, this collection gets straight to the heart of one of the most hotly contested debates between philosophers and scientists. It illuminates its subject from diverse angles that include the principles of evolutionary biology and the nature and identity of animate beings. While some contributors focus on the applied ontology necessary for classifying life in its multitude of forms, others address the problematic question of objectivity. Should we view nature as carved at the joints, with objective lineaments scientists strive to record, or is the classification of nature itself a wholly mind-dependent matter? The book deftly interweaves these overarching themes with more applied topics such as the taxonomy of disease progression. Author Biography David S. Oderberg is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Reading, UK. He is the author or editor of several books in metaphysics and moral philosophy, and has contributed numerous journal articles on metaphysics, moral philosophy, philosophy of religion, philosophy of science, and other topics. Professor Oderbergs texts on Moral Theory and Applied Ethics were both published by Blackwell in 2000, while his most recent book, Real Essentialism (2007), sets out a neo-Aristotelian system of metaphysics. Table of Contents Notes on Contributors vii Introduction 1 1 Categorial Predication 5 E. J. Lowe 2 Natures Joints: A Realistic Defence of Natural Properties 23 D. H. Mellor 3 Boundaries in Reality 41 Tuomas E. Tahko 4 Contrastive Explanations in Evolutionary Biology 61 Stephen Boulter 5 Animate Beings: Their Nature and Identity 79 Gary S. Rosenkrantz 6 Classifying Processes: An Essay in Applied Ontology 101 Barry Smith Index 127 Long Description Assembling the views of today s leading metaphysicians on primary issues concerning the structure of reality and its taxonomy, this collection gets straight to the heart of one of the most hotly contested debates between philosophers and scientists. It illuminates its subject from diverse angles that include the principles of evolutionary biology and the nature and identity of animate beings. While some contributors focus on the applied ontology necessary for classifying life in its multitude of forms, others address the problematic question of objectivity. Should we view nature as carved at the joints , with objective lineaments scientists strive to record, or is the classification of nature itself a wholly mind-dependent matter? The book deftly interweaves these overarching themes with more applied topics such as the taxonomy of disease progression. Details ISBN1118508351 Series Ratio Special Issues ISBN-10 1118508351 ISBN-13 9781118508350 Format Paperback Edited by David S. Oderberg DEWEY 146.4 Author David S. Oderberg Pages 136 Illustrations illustrations Edition 1st Short Title CLASSIFYING REALITY EDITED BY Language English Media Book Residence US Affiliation University of Reading UK Release Date 2013-04-19 AU Release Date 2018-04-10 NZ Release Date 2018-04-10 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-04-19 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2013-04-19 Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136211362;

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