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Metaphysics

The Fundamentals
By Timothy Pickavance and Robert C. Koons
Series: Fundamentals of Philosophy
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Metaphysics by Timothy Pickavance and Robert C. Koons delves into the fundamental questions of existence, exploring concepts such as being, reality, and the nature of objects. The authors provide a comprehensive introduction to metaphysical inquiry, addressing issues like causation, identity, and time. This philosophical work engages readers with a blend of classical ideas and contemporary thought, designed to foster a deeper understanding of the profound questions that underlie human experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by exploring fundamental questions about existence, reality, and the nature of the universe. It's particularly appealing to those interested in diving into philosophical debates and philosophical inquiry with clarity and rigour.

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Presents an accessible, up-to-date and broad-ranging survey of one of the most dynamic and often daunting sub-fields in contemporary philosophy Introduces readers to the seminal works of contemporary and historic philosophers, including Descartes, Leibniz, Russell, David Lewis, Alvin Plantinga, David M.

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Metaphysics: The Fundamentals presents readers with a systematic, comprehensive introductory overview of modern analytic metaphysics.

Presents an accessible, up-to-date and broad-ranging survey of one of the most dynamic and often daunting sub-fields in contemporary philosophy.

Introduces readers to the seminal works of contemporary and historic philosophers, including Descartes, Leibniz, Russell, David Lewis, Alvin Plantinga, Kit Fine, Peter van Inwagen, John Hawthorne and many others.

Explores key questions while identifying important assumptions, axioms, and methodological principles.

Addresses topics in ontology, modality, causality, and universals; as well as issues surrounding material composition, persistence, space, and time.

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    Metaphysics: The Fundamentals presents readers with a systematic, comprehensive introductory overview of modern analytic metaphysics. Presents an accessible, up-to-date and broad-ranging survey of one of the most dynamic and often daunting sub-fields in contemporary philosophy. Introduces readers to the seminal works of contemporary and historic philosophers, including Descartes, Leibniz, Russell, David Lewis, Alvin Plantinga, Kit Fine, Peter van Inwagen, John...
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Metaphysics by Timothy Pickavance and Robert C. Koons has been well-received for its accessible yet comprehensive exploration of metaphysical concepts. Reviewers have praised the authors for their clear writing style and ability to simplify complex ideas, making the subject approachable for students and newcomers to philosophy. The book is also noted for its engaging treatment of both historical and contemporary perspectives.

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ISBN: 9781405195737

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 358g

Pages: 280

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Robert C. Koons Series: Fundamentals of Philosophy Timothy Pickavance

About the Author

Robert C. Koons is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of Paradoxes of Belief and Strategic Rationality (2009), Realism Regained (2000), and co-editor of The Waning of Materialism (2010).

Timothy Pickavance is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Talbot Department of Philosophy at Biola University, La Mirada, California. He has published a number of papers on topics relating to metaphysics and epistemology.

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