Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics

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Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics engages with foundational questions about reality by presenting opposing perspectives on topics such as the nature of objects, time, identity, and universals. This book brings together leading philosophers to debate these pressing metaphysical issues, offering insights into the development of metaphysical thought. Each chapter contrasts different viewpoints, fostering a deeper understanding of complex philosophical concepts.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in exploring the fundamental questions surrounding existence, reality, and the nature of the world from various philosophical perspectives. This book may appeal to you if you are curious about engaging with contemporary viewpoints and debates that challenge traditional metaphysical thought.

Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics

In a series of thought-provoking and original essays, eighteen leading philosophers engage in head-to-head debates of nine of the most cutting edge topics in contemporary metaphysics.

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Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics presents a series of thought-provoking and original essays where eighteen leading philosophers engage in head-to-head debates on nine of the most cutting-edge topics in contemporary metaphysics.

Explore fundamental questions in contemporary metaphysics through a collection of eighteen original essays, sixteen of which are newly commissioned for this volume. An introductory essay by the editors on the nature of metaphysics prepares readers for the ongoing discussions.

This volume offers readers the unique opportunity to observe leading philosophers engage in head-to-head debates on cutting-edge metaphysical topics. Gain valuable insights into the flourishing field of contemporary metaphysics with this engaging collection.

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Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics has been praised for its collection of 18 essays that showcase the cutting edge of philosophical discourse. The book is noted for its clarity and accessibility for beginners, while maintaining depth for specialists, presenting a series of engaging debates between leading philosophers. It is highly recommended for both educational purposes and as a comprehensive introduction to contemporary metaphysics.

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ISBN: 9781405112291

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 December 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by John Hawthorne
Edited by Theodore Sider
Edited by Dean W. Zimmerman
Edited by John Hawthorne
Edited by Dean W. Zimmerman

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 794g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Theodore Sider is Professor of Philosophy at New York University. He is the author of Four-Dimensionalism and (with Earl Conee) Riddles of Existence. John Hawthorne is Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy at the University of Oxford. He is the author of Metaphysical Essays, and has published widely in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, and Leibniz studies. Dean W. Zimmerman is Associate Professor in the Philosophy department at Rutgers University. He is editor of Oxford Studies in Metaphysics, and author of numerous articles in metaphysics and philosophy of religion.