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Material BeingsMaterial Beings

Material Beings1990

Peter Van Inwagen

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In this bold and original book, the author develops a provocative theory about the metaphysics of material objects. According to this view, visible inanimate objects such as ships or mountains or stars do not, strictly speaking, exist.

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First published
1990
OL Work ID
OL2668678W

Subjects

OntologyIdentity (Philosophical concept)MetaphysikIdentity (Psychology)

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