This volume brings together twelve essays exploring the history of theories of definition and essence in Western philosophy from Aristotle to Kant. Its broad historical sweep also facilitates comparisons between different figures.
Peter R. Anstey is Professor of Philosophy in the School of Humanities, University of Sydney, Australia. He specialises in early modern philosophy.
David Bronstein is Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Ethics and Society, University of Notre Dame Australia. He specialises in ancient philosophy with a focus on Aristotle.