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Being Is Better Than Not Being

  • Hardback
  • 336 pages
  • Publisher: The Catholic University Of America Press
  • 14 x 21.6 x 3 cm

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For students of philosophy and theology

Unpacks the idea that existence is inherently good

Deepen your grasp of classical metaphysical truth

An insightful exploration into how Aristotle saw being as the foundation of all goodness.

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In his contemplative works on nature, Aristotle twice appeals to the general principle that being is better than not being. Taking his cue from this claim, Christopher Mirus offers an extended, systematic account of how Aristotle understands being itself to be good.

  • Title

    Being Is Better Than Not Being

  • Author

    Christopher V. Mirus

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    The Catholic University Of America Press

  • Published

    September 2022

  • Weight

    568g

  • Page Count

    336

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 3 cm

  • ISBN

    9780813235462

  • ISBN-10

    0813235464

  • Eden Code

    5657242

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