Metaphysics: An Introduction

Metaphysics: An Introduction, Second Edition combines comprehensive coverage of core metaphysical topics with contemporary debates and provides a rigorous yet accessible overview. It covers key concepts such as ontology, abstract objects, material objects, critiques, natural and social kinds, free will, time, modality, persistence, causation, and more. Updated sections on indeterminacy, manipulation arguments, free will and neuroscience, and social ontology, fundamentality, and grounding are included, along with exercises, annotated further reading, a glossary, and a companion website.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Metaphysics: An Introduction, Second Edition, is a comprehensive and engaging text that delves into the core aspects of metaphysics while also exploring contemporary and lively debates within the field. It offers a rigorous yet accessible overview of a diverse range of topics, seamlessly bridging the abstract nature of metaphysics with the tangible world. The book covers essential topics such as basic logic for metaphysics, an introduction to ontology, abstract objects, material objects, critiques of metaphysics, natural and social kinds, the metaphysics of race and gender, grounding and fundamentality, free will, time, modality, persistence, and causation.

This exceptional book not only provides readers with a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of metaphysics but also serves as a valuable guide to contemporary metaphysics and metaphysicians. In this second edition, several notable updates have been made. These include expanded sections on metaphysical indeterminacy, new sections on manipulation arguments and free will and neuroscience, and new chapters on important topics such as social ontology, fundamentality, and grounding. Additionally, the book features updated exercises, annotated further reading, a glossary, and a companion website (https://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9780815350491), which further assist students in navigating this complex subject and support teachers in the classroom.

By presenting a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of metaphysics, Metaphysics: An Introduction, Second Edition, equips readers with the tools they need to engage with the field and contribute to ongoing discussions. Whether you are a student seeking to deepen your understanding of metaphysics or a professional interested in exploring the frontiers of this discipline, this book is an invaluable resource.

Weight: 718g
Dimension: 173 x 246 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815350491
Edition number: 2 ed