An Introduction to Metaphysics
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Description
This book is an accessible introduction to the central themes of contemporary metaphysics. It carefully considers accounts of causation, freedom and determinism, laws of nature, personal identity, mental states, time, material objects, and properties, while inviting students to reflect on metaphysical problems. The philosophical questions discussed include: What makes it the case that one event causes another event? What are material objects? Given that material objects exist, do such things as properties exist? What makes it the case that a…
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Key features
- Structured around self-contained topic chapters that enable a flexible approach
- References central and accessible sources that offer students appropriate direction to more in depth study of the topics
- Refrains from advancing metaphysical doctrines and encourages students to reflect independently on tough problems
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511801143
- Series Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy
- Subjects Epistemology and Metaphysics,Philosophy,Philosophy: General Interest
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 24 May 2010
- ISBN: 9780521826297
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.7kg
- Contains: 1 b/w illus.
- Page extent: 278 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 17 May 2010
- ISBN: 9780521533683
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.56kg
- Contains: 1 b/w illus.
- Page extent: 274 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 05 June 2012
- ISBN: 9780511801143
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