The Metaphysics of Identity

The philosophy 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. This book introduces and asseses the philosophical puzzles posed by things persisting through time. Essential reading for anyone seeking a clear and informative introduction to and assessement of the metaphysics of identity.

Author: André Gallois
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 01/01/1901
Pages: 216
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9780415843430

About the Author

André Gallois is Professor of Philosophy at Syracuse University, USA. His previous publications on issues about identity and persistence include his book Occasions of Identity (OUP, 1998).