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Neo-Aristotelian Metaphysics and the Theology of Nature Pub Date : 2021-09-30 DOI: 10.2307/j.ctvzgb9fn.11

E. Feser

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From Quantum Physics to Classical Metaphysics 从量子物理学到古典形而上学

Neo-Aristotelian Metaphysics and the Theology of Nature Pub Date : 2021-09-30 DOI: 10.4324/9781003125860-3

W. M. Simpson

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Angels, Principalities, and Powers 天使，公国和权力

Neo-Aristotelian Metaphysics and the Theology of Nature Pub Date : 2021-09-30 DOI: 10.4324/9781003125860-13

Travis Dumsday

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Animal Powers and Human Agency 动物力量与人类机构

Neo-Aristotelian Metaphysics and the Theology of Nature Pub Date : 2021-09-30 DOI: 10.4324/9781003125860-9

J. T. Chik

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