Metaphysics

by Van Inwagen, Peter

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Title Statements

Full title :Metaphysics / Peter van Inwagen, University of Notre Dame.

Summary

"With thoughtful and engaging prose, noted scholar Peter van Inwagen provides a comprehensive introduction to metaphysics in this essential text. Metaphysics covers the gamut of historical and contemporary arguments of metaphysics, engaging readers through three profound questions: What are the most general features of the world? Why is there a world? And, what is the place of human beings in the world? The thoroughly revised fourth edition includes an updated and rewritten chapter on temporality and significant improvements to the clarity and accessibility of the language, making it an even more valuable text for undergraduate students. Metaphysics remains the quintessential book in this field of study and a fascinating book for a wide range of readers, from those new to the subject to the most sophisticated philosophers."--

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2015
Edition:Fourth edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Routledge
Place of Publication:New York, NY
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2015

Notes

"First published 2015 by Westview Press"--Title page verso.

The Physical Object

Description:x, 342 pages ; : 23 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780813349343, 0813349346
oclc:on1349863977
LC Classification:BD111
Dewey Decimal:110

Introduction -- Individuality -- Externality -- Temporality -- Objectivity -- Necessary being : the ontological argument -- Necessary being : the cosmological argument -- What rational beings are there? -- The place of rational beings in the world : design and purpose -- The nature of rational beings : dualism and physicalism -- The nature of rational beings : dualism and personal identity -- The powers of rational beings : freedom of the will -- Concluding meditation -- Coda: Being.