Individuals at the Intersection of Perspectives

Individuation of Material Substances in Avicenna’s Philosophy
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-11-914943-3
Verlag: De Gruyter

Buch, Englisch, Band 46, 280 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 240 mm

Reihe: Scientia Graeco-Arabica

Individuation presents a multifaceted problem within Avicenna’s philosophical system, appearing across various fields with multiple interpretations — whether as sets of quiddities, effects of causes or hylomorphic compounds. To address the occasional tensions between these different views, a contextual approach proves to be most effective, focusing on both external and internal perspectives, by studying individuals in light of the Greek philosophical tradition, Bahshamite theological teachings and the implications of Avicenna’s own system.

This book provides a fresh, comprehensive analysis, demonstrating that Avicenna’s theory is coherent, with seemingly contradictory accounts complementing each other by offering different perspectives on the same individual.

Zielgruppe

Researchers, Postgraduates

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lánczky, István

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Philosophische Logik, Argumentationstheorie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Nicht-Westliche Philosophie Islamische & Arabische Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Metaphysik, Ontologie

Über Autor(innen)

István Lánczky, Avicenna Institute of Middle Eastern Studies, Piliscsaba; HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network, Budapest, Hungary.