The Four-Category Ontology A Metaphysical Foundation for Natural Science |
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| Author:
| Lowe, E. J. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-925439-2 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2006 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $218.18AUD $271.00 |
Book Description:
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E. J. Lowe, a prominent figure in contemporary metaphysics, sets out and defends his theory of what there is. His four-category ontology is a metaphysical system which recognizes four fundamental categories of beings: substantial and non-substantial particulars and substantial and non-substantial universals. Lowe argues that this system has an explanatory power which is unrivalled by more parsimonious theories and that this counts decisively in its favour. He showsthat it provides a...
More DescriptionE. J. Lowe, a prominent figure in contemporary metaphysics, sets out and defends his theory of what there is. His four-category ontology is a metaphysical system which recognizes four fundamental categories of beings: substantial and non-substantial particulars and substantial and non-substantial universals. Lowe argues that this system has an explanatory power which is unrivalled by more parsimonious theories and that this counts decisively in its favour. He showsthat it provides a powerful explanatory framework for a unified account of causation, dispositions, natural laws, natural necessity and many other related matters, thus constituting a fullmetaphysical foundation for natural science.