A book that speaks directly to students. By combining accessible text selections with insightful commentary, clear graphic devices for navigating within each chapter, and thoughtful questions, this new collection provides an invaluable teaching tool for major areas of contemporary metaphysics. Dale Jacquette, The Pennsylvania State University Reading Metaphysics is the perfect hybrid of an attentively edited anthology ... Read moreand a lucidly instructive textbook. Instead of overwhelming us with dozens of selections, the editors have expertly chosen a small number of contemporary readings, thus giving readers the time to probe deeply into the selected topics and, more importantly, the time to learn how to take apart and interact with a philosophical text. While the readings are well-selected, the true strength of this book lies in the editors' commentary. Students will leave this book ready, and eager, to take on more metaphysics and teachers will notice a marked improvement in their students' philosophical ability. Andrew P. Mills, Otterbein College Show Less