书名: What is this thing called Metaphysics?
作者: Brian Garrett (Author)
出版社: Routledge; New Ed edition (October 31, 2006)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0415393922
ISBN-13: 978-0415393928
Book Description
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:
Review
'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
About the Author
Brian Garrett is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the Australian National University, Australia. He is the author of Personal Identity and Self-consciousness also published by Routledge.
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作者: Brian Garrett (Author)
出版社: Routledge; New Ed edition (October 31, 2006)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0415393922
ISBN-13: 978-0415393928
Book Description
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
Review
'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
About the Author
Brian Garrett is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the Australian National University, Australia. He is the author of Personal Identity and Self-consciousness also published by Routledge.
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