Review from previous edition a model of clarity and rich in ideas ... it is a pleasure, as always, to wrestle with the deep philosophical questions that Armstrong continues to present us with so vivaciously.
E. J. Lowe, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
David Armstrong sets out his metaphysical system in a set of concise and lively chapters each dealing with one aspect of the world. He begins with the assumption that all that exists is the physical world of space-time. On this foundation he constructs a coherent metaphysical scheme that gives plausible answers to many of the great problems of metaphysics. He gives accounts of properties, relations, and particulars; laws of nature; modality; abstract objects such as numbers; and time and mind.
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David Armstrong sets out his metaphysical system in a set of concise and lively chapters each dealing with one aspect of the world. On the basis of the assumption that all that exists is the physical world of space-time, he constructs a coherent metaphysical scheme that gives plausible answers to many of the great problems of metaphysics.
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Preface ; 1. Introduction ; 2. Properties ; 3. Relations ; 4. States of Affairs ; 5. Laws of Nature ; 6. Reacting to Dispositionalism ; 7. Particulars ; 8. Truthmakers ; 9. Possibility, Actuality, Necessity ; 10. Limits ; 11. Absences ; 12. The Rational disciplines: Logic and Mathematics ; 13. Numbers ; 14. Classes ; 15. Time ; 16. Mind ; References
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`Review from previous edition a model of clarity and rich in ideas ... it is a pleasure, as always, to wrestle with the deep philosophical questions that Armstrong continues to present us with so vivaciously.
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E. J. Lowe, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
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A leading metaphysician sets out his philosophical worldview
The summation of Armstrong's highly influential work over five decades
Very clearly written - suitable for students as well as scholars
David Armstrong was Challis Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney until his retirement in 1992.
A leading metaphysician sets out his philosophical worldview
The summation of Armstrong's highly influential work over five decades
Very clearly written - suitable for students as well as scholars
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780199655915
Publisert
2012
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
152 gr
Høyde
203 mm
Bredde
133 mm
Dybde
8 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
138
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