Reading Metaphysics

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Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary

Series: Reading Philosophy

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Reading Metaphysics is a philosophical exploration into the fundamental principles of reality, diving into concepts like being, existence, and the nature of the universe. It provides an engaging introduction to metaphysical questions and ideas, exploring how thinkers have approached these topics throughout history. This book is ideal for those interested in the deep questions of life and the structure of reality.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in exploring fundamental philosophical questions about existence, reality, and the nature of being. Its engaging insights and in-depth analysis can offer valuable perspectives for anyone fascinated by metaphysical concepts and philosophical inquiry.

* A student-friendly collection of key contemporary texts in metaphysics. * Each text is followed by a detailed commentary, setting it in context. * Includes questions designed to help readers think hard about what the author is saying and why, to think of objections, and to formulate his or her own views.

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This collection brings together key contemporary texts in metaphysics and features an interactive commentary, helping readers engage with the texts critically and use them to develop their own views.

Each text is followed by a detailed commentary, setting it in context.

Includes questions designed to help readers think hard about what the author is saying and why, encouraging them to think of objections and to formulate their own views.

Aims to improve the reader's ability to engage critically with philosophical texts, using them as a springboard for philosophical thought and writing.

Introduces readers to the perennial problems of metaphysics and the ways that different analytic philosophers have approached them.

Reading Metaphysics is an essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of metaphysical issues and develop their critical thinking skills.

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Reading Metaphysics is praised for its direct engagement with students, offering an accessible selection of texts paired with insightful commentary and navigational aids. The careful curation of contemporary readings allows for deep exploration of topics, and the editors’ commentary significantly enhances understanding, preparing students for further metaphysical study.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405123679

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 December 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Helen Beebee
Edited by Julian Dodd

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 256

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Reading Philosophy

About the Author

Helen Beebee is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Birmingham. She is the author of Hume on Causation (2006) and co-editor, with Julian Dodd, of Truthmakers: The Contemporary Debate (2005).

Julian Dodd is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Manchester. He is the author of Works of Music: An Essay in Ontology (2007) and An Identity Theory of Truth (2000), and co-editor of Truthmakers: The Contemporary Debate (2005).

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