Description

A complete and self-contained introduction to metaphysics, this anthology provides an extensive and varied collection of fifty-four of the best classical and contemporary readings on the subject. The readings are organized into ten sections: God, idealism and realism, being, universals and particulars, necessity and contingency, causation, space and time, identity, mind and body, and freewill and determinism. It features a substantial general introduction and detailed section introductions that set the selections in context and guide readers through them. Discussion questions and detailed guides to further reading are also included.

Features

• Complete introduction to Metaphysics
• Combines 54 classic writings on the subject with a substantial, broad-ranging introduction and detailed introductions to each of the ten parts of the book (the editorial material amounts to about 130 pages)
• Discussion questions and further reading at the end of each part stimulate the student and make this book ideal for course use and seminar discussion
• The flexible structure enables teachers to plan a number of different kinds of courses based on this book
• Introductory material is clear and accessible

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