{"product_id":"metaphysics-of-identity-paperback-softback","title":"Metaphysics of Identity - Paperback \/ softback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe philosophical problem of identity and the related problem of change go back to the ancient Greek philosophers and fascinated later figures including Leibniz, Locke, and Hume. Heraclitus argued that one could not swim in the same river twice because new waters were ever flowing in. When is a river not the same river? If one removes one plank at a time when is a ship no longer a ship? What is the basic nature of identity and persistence?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, André Gallois introduces and assesses the philosophical puzzles posed by things persisting through time. Beginning with essential historical background to the problem he explores the following key topics and debates:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003emereology and identity, including arguments from 'Leibniz's Law'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe constitution view of identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe 'relative identity' argument concerning identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etemporary identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efour-dimensionalism, counterpart and multiple counterpart theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esupervenience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe problem of temporary intrinsics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe necessity of identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndeterminate identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epresentism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecriteria of identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003econventionalism about identity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding chapter summaries, annotated further reading and a glossary, this book is essential reading for anyone seeking a clear and informative introduction to and assessment of the metaphysics of identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45564082520302,"sku":"9780415843430","price":67.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780415843430.jpg?v=1720665293","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/metaphysics-of-identity-paperback-softback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}