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Wisely choosing and faithfully following his ancient and modern sources, Pascal Massie proves himself to be a talented and dependable guide for uncovering the ontological foundations of contingency in the worlds of Aristotle and John Duns Scotus.--Brown, Stephen F.

Wisely choosing and faithfully following his ancient and modern sources, Pascal Massie proves himself to be a talented and dependable guide for uncovering the ontological foundations of contingency in the worlds of Aristotle and John Duns Scotus. -- Stephen F. Brown, Boston College This book sheds new light on the ancient question of contingency. Its strength lies in its integrated approach and historical sensitivity. Recognizing that contingency is at stake in logic, ethics and ontology, Massie seeks to understand contingency prior to such disciplinary distinctions. He weaves the ideas of Aristotle and Scotus into a holistic and compelling account of contingency as a central, pressing philosophical and human concern. The result is a discussion of time and possibility that has far-reaching implications for how we understand ourselves in relation to our past and future. -- Christopher Long, Pennsylvania State University

Wisely choosing and faithfully following his ancient and modern sources, Pascal Massie proves himself to be a talented and dependable guide for uncovering the ontological foundations of contingency in the worlds of Aristotle and John Duns Scotus. -- Brown, Stephen F. This book sheds new light on the ancient question of contingency. Its strength lies in its integrated approach and historical sensitivity. Recognizing that contingency is at stake in logic, ethics and ontology, Massie seeks to understand contingency prior to such disciplinary distinctions. He weaves the ideas of Aristotle and Scotus into a holistic and compelling account of contingency as a central, pressing philosophical and human concern. The result is a discussion of time and possibility that has far-reaching implications for how we understand ourselves in relation to our past and future. -- Long, Christopher

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Pascal Massie is associate professor of philosophy at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

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