Pure Form in Matter

A Neo-Aristotelian Approach to Hylomorphism
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-14057-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 206 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: Routledge Studies in Metaphysics

This book defends a purist neo-Aristotelian approach to hylomorphism, addressing long-standing debates about the reality of material objects and engaging with contemporary philosophical discussions.

It begins with a critical examination of the contemporary “impurist” approach to hylomorphism and then develops a purist conception of form, which is grounded in Aristotle's original framework and contextualized within current theoretical debates. By engaging with both ancient philosophy and contemporary metaphysics, the book demonstrates how the purist approach provides an insightful way to tackle tough philosophical issues.

This book will appeal to scholars and advanced students of ancient Greek philosophy and metaphysics.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Liu, Kezhou

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Metaphysik, Ontologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Geschichte der Westlichen Philosophie Antike Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Moderne Philosophische Disziplinen Philosophie des Geistes, Neurophilosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART I - IMPURIST APPROACH  1. Structure  2. Power  3. Artifacts  PART II – FROM IMPURISM TO PURISM  4. Inextricability  5. Separability  PART III – PURIST APPROACH  6. Organism  7. Activity  8. Nature

Über Autor(innen)

Kezhou Liu is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Chongqing University and received his PhD from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich. He has wide-ranging interests across ancient philosophy and metaphysics.