The Logical and Metaphysical Structure of a Common Nature. A Hidden Aspect of Aquinas’ Mereology
The Logical and Metaphysical Structure of a Common Nature. A Hidden Aspect of Aquinas’ Mereology
Author(s): David SvobodaSubject(s): Metaphysics, Philosophy of Middle Ages
Published by: Filozofický ústav SAV
Keywords: Aquinas; mereology; metaphysical whole/part;
Summary/Abstract: The paper deals with a type of whole and part that can be found in Aquinas_ work and to which no attention has been paid so far. This type of whole and part can be called metaphysical whole and metaphysical part, respectively. In the paper, metaphysical whole and part are put forth on the problem of the logical and metaphysical structure of a common nature.
Journal: Organon F
- Issue Year: 17/2010
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 185-200
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English