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Holes and Other Superficialities (Bradford Books)

by Roberto Casati, Achille Varzi (Author)

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This investigation on the borderlines of metaphysics, everyday geometry and the theory of perception seeks to answer two basic questions: Do holes really exist? If they do, what are they?

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Never did get much out of reading this book. Perhaps it was not my time. Doubt I will ever return to it however.

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Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 117 — Philosophy & psychology Metaphysics (existence, purpose, and the nature of reality) Structure
LCC: BD399 .C37 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Speculative philosophy Speculative philosophy Ontology
BISAC: PSY PSYCHOLOGY Cognitive Psychology & Cognition

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Languages: English, Italian
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ISBNs: 6

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Published: 1994
Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 117
LCC: BD399 .C37

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