Plato’s Essentialism: Reinterpreting the Theory of Forms by Vasilis Politis
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Overview: In this book, Vasilis Politis argues that Plato’s Forms are essences, not merely things that have an essence. Politis shows that understanding Plato’s theory of Forms as a theory of essence presents a serious challenge to contemporary philosophers who regard essentialism as little more than an optional item on the philosophical menu. This approach, he suggests, also constitutes a sharp critique of those who view Aristotelian essentialism as the only sensible position: Plato’s essentialism, Politis demonstrates, is a well-argued, rigorous, and coherent theory, and a viable competitor to that of Aristotle. This book will appeal to students and scholars with an interest in the intersection between philosophy and the history of philosophy.
Genre: Non-Fiction > Faith, Beliefs & Philosophy
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