Metaphysics: An Introduction

Combines comprehensive coverage of the core elements of metaphysics with contemporary and lively debates within the subject. It provides a rigorous and yet accessible overview of a rich array of topics, connecting the abstract nature of metaphysics with the real world.

• Major introduction to metaphysics that integrates perennial topics such as ontology, time and free will with new ones such as critiques of metaphysics and social ontology
• Aimed at those coming to metaphysics for the first time: no prior knowledge of philosophy or metaphysics is required
• Packed with additional features such as chapter summaries, annotated further reading, glossary and companion website – all of which are updated for the second edition
• Second edition includes more on social metaphysics and the topics of fundamentality and grounding – in response to reviewer feedback of the first edition
• Competing textbooks cover a narrower range of topics, are out of date, or contain too much of the author’s own views: our book is the most comprehensive and up to date introduction on the market.
• No competitor covers social metaphysics as thoroughly as our book, or introduces students to basic logic needed for metaphysics (this is optional).

Weight: 910g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815350484
Edition number: 2 ed