Individuals by P. F. Strawson
An Essay in Descriptive Metaphysics
"Individuals" is a seminal work in the field of philosophy, particularly in metaphysics and the philosophy of language. The book presents a detailed analysis of the concept of individuals, the basic constituents of the world, and argues for a descriptive metaphysics that seeks to lay out the most general features of reality. The author challenges the traditional frameworks of ontology and emphasizes the importance of ordinary language and everyday concepts in understanding the structure of reality. Through rigorous argumentation, the book explores how individuals are essential to our conceptual framework and how our understanding of the world fundamentally depends on them.
The 17009th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 235
- Original Language
- English
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- 3rd on Mary Warnock's top 10 philosophy books (Mary Warnock)