Majors & Minors
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528 Hall of Languages
Phone: 315-443-5829
Philosophy
541 Hall of Languages
Phone: 315-443-2245
José Benardete
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy
Research and Teaching Interests
José Benardete's interests range from classical Greek metaphysics to contemporary mathematics. Best known for his book Infinity: An Essay in Metaphysics, he has also published in a wide variety of journals on topics in metaphysics and in the philosophy of mathematics. His most recent book is Metaphysics: The Logical Approach (Oxford University Press, 1989).
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Selected Publications
Books Greatness of Soul in Hume, Aristotle and Hobbes Metaphysics: The Logical Approach (Oxford University Press, 1989) Infinity: An Essay in Metaphysics (Oxford University Press, 1964) Articles ‘Real Definitions: Quine and Aristotle’ Philosophical Studies 72 (2-3) (1993). ‘Sense-Perception and the A Priori’ Mind 78 (310) (1969), pp. 161-177. ‘Continuity and the Theory of Measurement’ Journal of Philosophy 65 (14) (1968), pp. 411-430. ‘Is There a Problem About Logical Possibility?’ Mind 71 (283) (1962), pp. 342-352. ‘Outness’ Journal of Philosophy 55 (8) (1958), pp. 317-322. ‘The Analytic A Posteriori and the Foundations of Metaphysics’ Journal of Philosophy 55 (12) (1958), pp. 503-514. Missing Chapter Blog: http://missingchapters1.blogspot.com José Benardete Retirement After-Dinner Remarks (13/12/11): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwuW3ii3Bl8 José Benardete "Meaning, Ontology and Anti-Realism: New Directions" Syracuse University: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3KKlGhodS8