More Kinds of Being: A Further Study of Individuation, Identity, and the Logic of Sortal Terms

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E. J. Lowe (University of Durham, UK)

More Kinds of Being

A Further Study of Individuation, Identity, and the Logic of Sortal Terms

E. J. Lowe (University of Durham, UK)

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English

Wiley-Blackwell
13 November 2009

Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge

Taking into account significant developments in the metaphysical thinking of E. J. Lowe over the past 20 years, More Kinds of Being: A Further Study of Individuation, Identity, and the Logic of Sortal Terms presents a thorough reworking and expansion of the 1989 edition of Kinds of Being.

Brings many of the original ideas and arguments put forth in Kinds of Being thoroughly up to date in light of new developments Features a thorough reworking and expansion of the earlier work, rather than just a new edition Reflects the author's conversion to what he calls 'the four-category ontology,' a metaphysical system that takes its inspiration from Aristotle Provides a unified discussion of individuation and identity that should prove to be essential reading for philosophers working in metaphysics.

By: E. J. Lowe (University of Durham UK)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 238mm, Width: 161mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 517g
ISBN: 9781405182560
ISBN 10: 1405182563
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 13 November 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

E.J. Lowe (1950-2014) was Professor of Philosophy at the University of Durham. One of the foremost metaphysicians working in philosophy during his time, he was the author of numerous influential articles and books in metaphysics, philosophy of mind and the history of philosophy, including Kinds of Being (Blackwell, 1989) and, more recently, The Four-Category Ontology: A Metaphysical Foundation for Natural Science (2006).

Reviews for More Kinds of Being: A Further Study of Individuation, Identity, and the Logic of Sortal Terms

The two issues I have raised only serve to highlight the originality of Lowe's work. More Kinds of Beingis a remarkable book. It sets the stage for numerous debates in metaphysics, philosophical logic, philosophy of language, and philosophy of mind that are sure to continue much longer than another two decades. (Mind, 1 January 2013) Throughout, one finds the usual clarity, thoroughness, and systematic thinking that are a mark of all of Lowe's ever expanding and remarkable corpus. This book should be in every college and university library. (CHOICE, July 2010) More Kinds of Being is densely and masterfully argued, written with great clarity, and makes a number of important original contributions to the field. It is certainly essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary analytical metaphysics. This is a metaphysical study of lasting value and significance. (Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, August 12, 2010)