Do Numbers Exist?
A Debate about Abstract Objects
1st Edition
Published on 12. March 2024
298 pages
978-1-000-93829-6 (ISBN)
Description
In Do Numbers Exist? Peter van Inwagen and William Lane Craig take opposite sides on whether there are abstract objects, such as numbers and properties. Craig argues that there are no abstract objects, whereas Van Inwagen argues that there are. Their exchange explores various arguments about the existence and nature of abstract objects. They focus especially on whether our ordinary and scientific thought and talk commit us to abstract objects, surveying the options available to us and the objections each faces. The debate covers central problems and methods in metaphysics, and also delves into theological questions raised by abstract objects.
Key Features:
Showcases the presentation and defense of two points of view on the existence of abstract objects, from two of the world's leading philosophers
Presents definitions in an easily accessible form
Provides frequent summaries of previously covered material
Includes a glossary of all specialized vocabulary
Key Features:
Showcases the presentation and defense of two points of view on the existence of abstract objects, from two of the world's leading philosophers
Presents definitions in an easily accessible form
Provides frequent summaries of previously covered material
Includes a glossary of all specialized vocabulary
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white
ISBN-13
978-1-000-93829-6 (9781000938296)
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Persons
Peter van Inwagen is the John Cardinal O'Hara Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author of two seminal works, An Essay on Free Will (1983), and Material Beings (1990), both of which are still in print.
William Lane Craig is Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology and at Houston Christian University. He has authored or edited over 40 books, including The Kalam Cosmological Argument; God, Time, and Eternity; and God and Abstract Objects, as well as over 200 articles in professional publications of philosophy and theology.
William Lane Craig is Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology and at Houston Christian University. He has authored or edited over 40 books, including The Kalam Cosmological Argument; God, Time, and Eternity; and God and Abstract Objects, as well as over 200 articles in professional publications of philosophy and theology.
Content
Foreword by Mark Balaguer 1. Opening Statement 2.Opening Statement 3. Reply to William Lane Craig's Opening Statement 4. Reply to Peter van Inwagen's Opening Statement 5. Response to William Lane Craig's Reply 6. Response to Peter van Inwagen's Reply
