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An Introduction to Metaphysics

Authors

John W. Carroll
, North Carolina State University,
Ned Markosian
, Western Washington University
Published 2010

Description

This book is an accessible introduction to the central themes of contemporary metaphysics. It carefully considers accounts of causation, freedom and determinism, laws of nature, personal identity, mental states, time, material objects, and properties, while inviting students to reflect on metaphysical problems. The philosophical questions discussed include: What makes it the case that one event causes another event? What are material objects? Given that material objects exist, do such things as properties exist? What makes it the case that a…

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Key features

  • Structured around self-contained topic chapters that enable a flexible approach
  • References central and accessible sources that offer students appropriate direction to more in depth study of the topics
  • Refrains from advancing metaphysical doctrines and encourages students to reflect independently on tough problems

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