Pure Form in Matter
A Neo-Aristotelian Approach to Hylomorphism
1st Edition
Published on 20. February 2026
206 pages
978-1-040-85137-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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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
Professional and scholarly
File size
2,71 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-85137-1 (9781040851371)
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approx. 02/2026
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Routledge
€211.00
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Person
Kezhou Liu is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Chongqing University and received his PhD from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Munich. He has wide-ranging interests across ancient philosophy and metaphysics.
Content
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
