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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. --- Pregnancy. --- Fetal alcohol syndrome.

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Historical Dictionary of Metaphysics focuses on metaphysics in Western philosophy, the metaphysical tradition that developed under the influence of Greek philosophy, and especially Plato and Aristotle. It offers a comprehensive, current guide to the many facets of metaphysics through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography and over 300 cross-referenced dictionary entries on concepts, people, works, and technical terms. This volume is an invaluable resource for student and scholar alike.

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Substance has been a leading idea in the history of Western philosophy. Joshua Hoffman and Gary S. Rosenkrantzexplain the nature and existence of individual substances, including both living things and inanimate objects. Specifically written for students new to this important and often complex subject, Substanceprovides both the historical and contemporary overview of the debate.Great Philosophers of the past, such as Aristotle, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibnitz, Locke, and Berkeley were profoundly interested in the concept of substance. And, the authors argue, a belief in the existence of substances is an integral part of our everyday world view. But what constitutes substance? Was Aristotle right to suggest that artefacts like tables and ships don't really exist?Substance: Its Nature and Existenceis one of the first non-technical, accessible guides to this central problem and will be of great use to students of metaphysics and philosophy.aphysics and philosophy.

Substance (Philosophy) --- Philosophy --- Substance (philosophy)