An Unorthodox Conception Of Being : Kessinger Publishing : 9781432550486 : 1432550489 : 01 Jun 2007 : ""An Unorthodox Conception Of Being: A Synthetic Philosophy Of Ontology"" by William Ellsworth Hermance is a thought-provoking book that explores the fundamental questions about the nature of existence and reality. The author presents a unique and unconventional perspective on ontology, the branch of philosophy that deals with the study of being and existence.Using a synthetic approach, Hermance integrates insights from various philosophical traditions, including phenomenology, existentialism, and postmodernism, to construct a comprehensive and coherent account of being. He argues that being is not a fixed and immutable essence but a dynamic and fluid process that is constantly evolving and changing.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of ontology and the different approaches that philosophers have taken to understand being. The secon