Companion to Intrinsic Properties

by Robert M. Francescotti (Editor)

Overview

What makes a property intrinsic? What does the intrinsic/extrinsic distinction rest upon? These questions and the various problems associated with them bear great importance on debates in such diverse fields as ethics, philosophy of mind or philosophy of science. The book provides a comprehensive overview of central facets of the debates, including both crucial earlier and new contributions. It is indispensable for any serious study of the topic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783110373189
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	07/28/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	301
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

RobertM. Francescotti, San Diego State University, CA, USA.

Table of Contents

Editor's Introduction 1

Defining 'Intrinsic' Rae Langton David Lewis 17

Intrinsic Properties Defined Peter Vallentyne 31

Intrinsicness Stephen Yablo 41

Intrinsic Properties and Combinatorial Principles Brian Weatherson 69

Essence and Intrinsicality David Denby 87

A Simple Theory of Intrinsicality D. Gene Witmer 111

What's the Use of an Intrinsic Property? Carrie Figdor 139

Is the Intrinsic/Extrinsic Distinction Hyperintensional? Vera Hoffmann-Kolss 157

Intrinsic/Extrinsic: A Relational Account Defended Robert Francescotti 175

Yablo's Account of Intrinsicality Dan Marshall 199

Primitivism about Intrinsicality Alexander Skiles 221

Physics and Intrinsic Properties Michael Esfeld 253

Intrinsic Explanations and Numerical Representations M. Eddon 271

Contributors 291

Name Index 293