What is This Thing Called Metaphysics?

What is This Thing Called Metaphysics?

by B R I A N G A R R E T T (Author), Brian Garrett (Author)

Synopsis

Why is there something rather than nothing? Does God exist? Who am I? Metaphysics is concerned with ourselves and reality, and the most fundamental questions regarding existence. This clear and accessible introduction covers the central topics in Metaphysics in a concise but comprehensive way.

Brian Garrett discusses the crucial concepts in a highly readable manner, easing the reader in with a look at some important philosophical problems. He addresses key areas of metaphysics:

existence

causation

God

time

universals

personal identity

truth

What is this thing called Metaphysics? contains many helpful student-friendly features. Each chapter concludes with a useful summary of the main ideas discussed, a glossary of important terms, study questions, annotated further reading, and a guide to web resources. Text-boxes provide bite-sized summaries of key concepts and major philosophers, and clear and interesting examples are used throughout.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 29 Sep 2006

ISBN 10: 0415393922
ISBN 13: 9780415393928

Media Reviews

'A clear, no-nonsense introduction to metaphysics.' David Robb, Davidson College, USA

'There are very few introductions to metaphysics currently available which are as lucid, punchy, concise and readable as Garrett's. This book will really help students see what the essence of the problems is. Highly recommended.' Tim Crane, University College London, UK

Author Bio
Brian Garrett is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the Australian National University, Australia.