Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics
Sider Ted Hawthorne
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Description for Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics
Paperback. In a series of thought-provoking and original essays, eighteen leading philosophers engage in head-to-head debates of nine of the most cutting edge topics in contemporary metaphysics. Editor(s): Sider, Theodore; Hawthorne, John; Zimmerman, Dean W. Series: Contemporary Debates in Philosophy. Num Pages: 416 pages, 25 illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 171 x 22. Weight in Grams: 634.
In a series of thought-provoking and original essays, eighteen leading philosophers engage in head-to-head debates of nine of the most cutting edge topics in contemporary metaphysics.
- Explores the fundamental questions in contemporary metaphysics in a series of eighteen original essays - 16 of which are newly commissioned for this volume
- Features an introductory essay by the editors on the nature of metaphysics to prepare the reader for ongoing discussions
- Offers readers the unique opportunity to observe leading philosophers engage in head-to-head debate on cutting-edge metaphysical topics
- Provides valuable insights into the flourishing field of contemporary metaphysics
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
Contemporary Debates in Philosophy
Condition
New
Weight
633g
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405112291
SKU
V9781405112291
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99-50
About Sider Ted Hawthorne
Theodore Sider is Professor of Philosophy at New York University. He is the author of Four-Dimensionalism and (with Earl Conee) Riddles of Existence. John Hawthorne is Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy at the University of Oxford. He is the author of Metaphysical Essays, and has published widely in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, and Leibniz studies. ... Read more
Reviews for Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics
“Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics is a terrific book — 18 essays by some of the most distinguished voices in contemporary philosophy which collectively represent and define the state of the art in this ancient discipline. The writing is fresh and clear throughout, accessible to beginners but rigorous enough to satisfy the most exacting specialists. This is no bland survey of ... Read more