Philosophers often debate the existence of such things as numbers and propositions, and say that if these objects exist, they are abstract. But what does it mean to call something 'abstract'? And do we have good reason to believe in the existence of abstract objects? This Element addresses those questions, putting newcomers to these debates in a position to understand what they concern and what are the most influential considerations at work in this area of metaphysics. It also provides advice on which lines of discussion promise to be the most fruitful.
By:
David Liggins (University of Manchester) Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 4mm
Weight: 113g ISBN:9781009241403 ISBN 10: 1009241400 Series:Elements in Metaphysics Pages: 68 Publication Date:29 February 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction to this element; 2. Introduction to the debate; 3. For abstract objects; 4. Against abstract objects; 5. Concluding reflection; References.