Varieties of Things: Foundations of Contemporary Metaphysics
Cynthia Macdonald
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Description for Varieties of Things: Foundations of Contemporary Metaphysics
Hardback. * A book about the things that we encounter in everyday experience. * Contains a thorough and accessible discussion of the nature and aims of metaphysics. * Examines a wide range of ontological categories, including both particulars and universals. * Mounts a forceful and persuasive case for anti-reductionism. Series: Contemporary Philosophy S. Num Pages: 288 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 167 x 25. Weight in Grams: 582.
Varieties of Things: Foundations of Contemporary Metaphysics is about some of the most fundamental kinds of things that there are; the things that we encounter in everyday experience.
- A book about the things that we encounter in everyday experience.
- Contains a thorough and accessible discussion of the nature and aims of metaphysics.
- Examines a wide range of ontological categories, including both particulars and universals.
- Mounts a forceful and persuasive case for anti-reductionism.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Series
Contemporary Philosophy S.
Number of Pages
292
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631186946
SKU
V9780631186946
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99-50
About Cynthia Macdonald
Cynthia Macdonald is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. She is Associate Editor of the Australasian Journal of Philosophy and the author or editor of numerous publications, including The Philosophy of Psychology: Debates on Psychological Explanation (co-edited with Graham Macdonald, Blackwell, 1994), Connectionism: Debates on Psychological Explanation (co-edited with Graham Macdonald, Blackwell, 1995) and Contemporary Readings ... Read more
Reviews for Varieties of Things: Foundations of Contemporary Metaphysics
"[This] book is well written in a no-nonsense style. First Rate." (The Philosophical Quarterly) "An exceptionally good introduction and tour through central topics in contemporary metaphysics. The book could easily be used alone for an upper level course in metaphysics or as a commentary alongside original articles. It is written clearly, with illuminating examples and engaging discussion." (Review ... Read more