Plato's Essentialism: Reinterpreting the Theory of Forms

by Vasilis Politis

Book 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108986552
• ISBN13: 9781108986557
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 261 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"