The Metaphysics of Emergence

The Metaphysics of Emergence
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-10 : 9781137502384
ISBN-13 : 113750238X
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Book Synopsis The Metaphysics of Emergence by : R. Campbell

Download or read book The Metaphysics of Emergence written by R. Campbell and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-16 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book argues that a plausible account of emergence requires replacing the traditional assumption that what primarily exists are particular entities with generic processes. Traversing contemporary physics and issues of identity over time, it then proceeds to develop a metaphysical taxonomy of emergent entities and of the character of human life.


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