Arguing About Metaphysics
Taylor & Francis

Arguing About Metaphysics - Hardback

Edition: 1st Edition
Subjects: Philosophy, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology
ISBN13: 9780415958257
Published: 06 Jan 2009

Format - Hardback
By Michael C. Rea

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Arguing About Metaphysics - Hardback

Regular price A$312.80
Sale price A$312.80 Regular price A$368.00
Product description

Arguing about Metaphysics is a wide-ranging anthology that introduces students to one of the most fundamental areas of philosophy. It covers core topics in metaphysics such as personal identity, the nature of being, time, and the concept of freedom. The volume contains scholarly articles by Quine, Lewis, van Inwagen and Pereboom, as well short works of science fiction that illustrate key ideas in metaphysics.

The volume is divided into five parts, helping the student get to grips with classic and core arguments and emerging debates in:

- On What There Is

- Time and Time Travel

- Change and Identity

- Freedom

- Worlds and Worldmaking

Michael C. Rea provides lucid introductions to each section, giving an overview of the debate and outlining the arguments of each sections readings. Arguing About Metaphysics is a comprehensive and engaging reader for students who are new to philosophy.

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