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Abstract Objects provides a comprehensive examination of one of philosophy’s most fundamental questions: do abstract entities like numbers, propositions, and properties genuinely exist? David Liggins guides readers through the key debates in contemporary metaphysics regarding abstract objects.
The book critically evaluates various philosophical positions, including platonism, nominalism, and structuralism. Liggins analyzes the arguments for and against the existence of abstract objects, considering how abstract entities could causally interact with the physical world and what their ontological status might be. He explores specific categories of abstract objects and their philosophical implications.
As part of Cambridge’s Elements in Metaphysics series, this concise yet thorough treatment makes complex metaphysical concepts accessible to students and scholars. The work balances rigorous philosophical argumentation with clear exposition, making it essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary metaphysics and the foundations of ontology.
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