Debating dispositions : issues in metaphysics, epistemology and philosophy of mind
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Debating dispositions : issues in metaphysics, epistemology and philosophy of mind
Walter de Gruyter, c2009
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Description
Ordinary language and scientific discourse are filled with linguistic expressions for dispositional properties such as "soluble," "elastic," "reliable," and "humorous." We characterize objects in all domains - physical objects as well as human persons - with the help of dispositional expressions. Hence, the concept of a disposition has historically and systematically played a central role in different areas of philosophy ranging from metaphysics to ethics.
The contributions of this volume analyze the ancient foundations of the discussion about disposition, examine the problem of disposition within the context of the foundation of modern science, and analyze this dispute up to the 20th century. Furthermore, articles explore the contemporary theories of dispositions.
Table of Contents
- I. The Discovery of Dispositions: Ancient Foundations Francisco Gonzalez
- Ludger Jansen
- Burkhard Meissner II. The Debate about Dispositions from the Beginning of Modern Science until the 20th Century Dennis Des Chene
- Michael-Thomas Liske
- Peter Machamer
- Ursula Renz
- Oliver Scholz III. Contemporary Theories Elke Brendel
- Gregor Damschen
- David Henderson / Terry Horgan
- Andreas Huttemann
- Jennifer McKitrick
- Stephen Mumford
- Robert Schnepf
- Markus Schrenk
- Karsten R. Stuber
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