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In Metaphysical Themes 1274–1671. New York: Oxford University Press. pp. 221-243 (2011)
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This chapter introduces the Aristotelian theory of the ten categories, and considers various scholastic interpretations of the theory. The central divide is between those who regard the categories as describing language, and those who regard it as describing reality.Author's Profile
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