Philosophy Theses: Recent submissions

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    • How to commit to an individual : logic, objects and ontology 

      Janssen, F. M. (University of St Andrews, 2014-06-26) - Thesis
      In this thesis I propose an improved theory of ontological commitment, one which is neutral on epistemology. Although Quine's quantificational criterion of ontological commitment has many advantages over its competitors, ...

    • Ramsey's 'Universals' 

      Doherty, Fiona Teresa (University of St Andrews, 2013) - Thesis
      Ramsey’s Universals has not been served well by its critics and, as a result, the real and important contentions of Ramsey’s essay are often obscured in discussion of his work. This thesis is intended to form the beginning ...

    • On Plato's conception of philosophy in the Republic and certain post-Republic dialogues 

      Labriola, Daniele (University of St Andrews, 2014) - Thesis
      This dissertation is generally concerned with Plato’s conception of philosophy, as the conception is ascertainable from the Republic and certain ‘post-Republic’ dialogues. It argues that philosophy, according to Plato, is ...

    • Global problems and individual obligations : an investigation of different forms of consequentialism in situations with many agents 

      Pinkert, Felix Christian (University of St Andrews, 2013) - Thesis
      In this thesis, I investigate two challenges for Act Consequentialism which arise in situations where many agents together can make a difference in the world. Act Consequentialism holds that agents morally ought to perform ...

    • At the borders of arthood : a methodology for the definition of art 

      Dos Santos, Miguel F. (University of St Andrews, 2013-11-30) - Thesis
      The first-order debate about the definition of art focuses on the ‘What is art?’ question and those who engage in it answer the question by putting forward definitions (or at least characterizations) of art. The second-order ...