The Concept of Substance: A Philosophical Investigation
Exploring the concept of substance in Western philosophy, from Aristotle to contemporary debates on identity, individuation, and ontology.
Ontology
The Doctrine of Matter and Form in Aristotle
Aristotle's central concept of matter and form explains how things change and develop through the addition of form to potential matter.
The Particulars-Generalities Distinction: A Study of Linguistic and Metaphysical Aspects
Exploring the central concern in metaphysics since Aristotle's time, examining how linguistics shapes our understanding of universals.
The Nature of Existence: A Study on Substance and Attribute
A study on the fundamental question of philosophy, examining the distinction between substances (things) and attributes (qualities), and how this debate has influenced modern philosophical thought.
Aristotle's Doctrine of Adjectives and Proper Names
Aristotle's doctrine suggests adjectives apply to proper names, dependence is one-way, with implications for language, reality, and metaphysics.
The Imagination of Fictional Entities
This study explores the concept of imagined entities, examining language and reference's interaction with fictional constructs to understand truth and falsity in statements about them.
The Distinction between Fiction and Reality: A Philosophical Analysis
Exploring the complex relationship between language, reference, and ontology to understand how we distinguish between fictional entities and reality.
The Evolution of Philosophy: A Study on the Development of Western Thought
A comprehensive study on the development of Western thought, exploring its emergence in ancient Greece, key figures and concepts, and relationships with science, theology, and modern philosophy.