Riddles of Existence makes metaphysics genuinely accessible, even fun. Its lively, informal style brings the riddles to life and shows how stimulating they can be to think about. No philosophical background is required to enjoy this book. It is ideal for beginning students. Anyone wanting to think about life's most profound questions will find Riddles of Existence provocative and entertaining. This new edition is updated throughout, and features two extra, specially written chapters: one on metaphysical questions to do with morality, and the other on questions about the nature of metaphysics itself.
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Riddles of Existence makes metaphysics genuinely accessible, even fun. Its lively, informal style brings the riddles to life and shows how stimulating they can be. Anyone wanting to think about life's most profound questions will find it provocative and entertaining. This edition is updated throughout, and features two brand new chapters.
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Introduction ; 1. Personal Identity ; 2. Fatalism ; 3. Time ; 4. God ; 5. Why Not Nothing? ; 6. Free Will and Determinism ; 7. Constitution ; 8. Universals ; 9. Possibility and Necessity ; 10. The Metaphysics of Ethics ; 11. What is Metaphysics? ; 12. Metametaphysics ; Acknowledgements ; Index
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An ideal first book to read for anyone curious about philosophy The first truly accessible and enjoyable introduction to metaphysics New edition with brand new chapters on the metaphysics of morality and on the nature of metaphysics Engaging, witty, and informal Conee and Sider are highly-respected philosophers in this field
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Earl Conee is Professor in Philosophy at the University of Rochester, New York Theodore Sider is Frederick Whiton Professor of Philosophy at Cornell University
An ideal first book to read for anyone curious about philosophy The first truly accessible and enjoyable introduction to metaphysics New edition with brand new chapters on the metaphysics of morality and on the nature of metaphysics Engaging, witty, and informal Conee and Sider are highly-respected philosophers in this field
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780198724049
Publisert
2014
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
308 gr
Høyde
203 mm
Bredde
134 mm
Dybde
14 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
272

Biografisk notat

Earl Conee is Professor in Philosophy at the University of Rochester, New York Theodore Sider is Frederick Whiton Professor of Philosophy at Cornell University