Alexander R. Pruss Bücher

An exploration of the Aristotelian account that sees possibilities as grounded in causal powers. It surveys a number of historical approaches and argues that logicist approaches to possibility are implausible.

Exploring the Principle of Sufficient Reason (PSR), Alexander Pruss delves into its philosophical implications and significance. The book examines different interpretations of the PSR and highlights historical contexts, offering positive arguments that illustrate its relevance across various disciplines, such as meta-ethics and the philosophy of mathematics. This comprehensive analysis presents a fresh perspective on a long-neglected topic, aiming to enrich philosophical discourse and understanding of contingent facts.

Exploring the nature of romantic love, this philosophical work emphasizes the pursuit of union between two individuals as one body, drawing inspiration from St. Thomas Aquinas. Pruss distinguishes romantic love from other forms by its unique focus on deep biological union, particularly in the context of reproduction. The book delves into the implications for marriage and addresses contentious ethical issues, including love's relationship to sex and commitment, contraception, same-sex activity, and reproductive technology, offering well-reasoned insights for Christian readers.