

Elements in Metaphysics by Tuomas E. Tahko
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Elements in Metaphysics: Substance by Donnchadh Ó Conaill, edited by Tuomas E. Tahko, is a scholarly exploration of the concept of substance in metaphysical philosophy. The book delves into the fundamental nature of what it means for something to exist as an independent entity, tracing the historical and contemporary debates surrounding substance ontology. Ó Conaill examines key questions such as: What is a substance? How does it differ from properties, events, or relations? Is substance necessary for understanding reality? Engaging with both classical and modern philosophical traditions, the book offers insights from Aristotle, Descartes, Leibniz, and contemporary analytic metaphysics, presenting a nuanced discussion of substance as the foundation of metaphysical inquiry. Aimed at philosophers, students, and scholars interested in ontology and the structure of reality, Elements in Metaphysics: Substance is an essential contribution to the ongoing discourse on one of metaphysics' most enduring concepts.