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OverviewThis book argues that Western philosophy's traditional understanding of Being as substance is incorrect, and demonstrates that Being is fundamentally Relationality. To make that argument, the book examines the history of Western philosophy's evolving conception of being, and shows how this tradition has been dominated by an Aristotelian understanding of substance and his corresponding understanding of relation. First, the book establishes that the original concept of Being in ancient Western philosophy was relational, and traces this relational understanding of Being through the Neoplatonists. Then, it follows the substantial understanding of Being through Aristotle and the Scholastics to reach its crisis in Descartes. Finally, the book demonstrates that Heidegger represents a recovery of the original, relational understanding of Being. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James FillerPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan ISBN: 9783031309090ISBN 10: 303130909 Pages: 293 Publication Date: 06 May 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Plato—Two Paths Diverge.- Chapter 3: The Neoplatonists—The Path of Relation.- Chapter 4: The Aristotelians—The Path of Substance.- Chapter 5: Heidegger.- Chapter 6: Conclusion.ReviewsAuthor InformationJames Filler teaches philosophy at Wheeling University (USA). He is author of several articles, and winner of the 2021 Review of Metaphysics Dissertation Essay Contest. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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