1st Edition
Definition and Essence from Aristotle to Kant
Introduction Peter R. Anstey and David Bronstein
1. Aristotle on the Relation between Definition and Demonstration David Bronstein
2. Definition and Demonstration in the Category of Quantity and the Ancient Search for the Definition of Ratio James Franklin
3. Stoic Definitions Without Forms Katja Maria Vogt
4. Proclus’ Hierarchy of Definitions Marije Martijn
5. Principles and Essences in Robert Kilwardby’s Science of Logic Paul Thom
6. Aquinas on the Unity of Definition Gabriele Galluzzo
7. Definition, Hobbes, and Medieval Nominalism Calvin G. Normore
8. Does Descartes’ Mind-Body Union have a Real Definition? Deborah J. Brown
9. Four Theories of Definition: Hobbes, Pascal, Port-Royal, and Locke Peter R. Anstey
10. The First Rule of Geometers: Arnauld and Nicole’s Theory of Definition Laura Kotevska
11. Proof by Experiments in Newton’s Opticks Kirsten Walsh
12. Kant on Essence and Nature Michael Oberst
Biography
Peter R. Anstey is Professor of Philosophy in the School of Humanities, University of Sydney, Australia. He specialises in early modern philosophy.
David Bronstein is co-director of the Centre for the History of Philosophy and Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow in the Institute for Ethics and Society, University of Notre Dame Australia. He specialises in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy with a focus on Aristotle.
