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With thoughtful and engaging prose, noted scholar Peter van Inwagen provides a comprehensive introduction to metaphysics in this essential text. "Metaphysics" covers the gamut of historical and contemporary arguments of metaphysics, engaging readers through three profound questions: What are the most general features of the world? Why is there a world? And, what is the place of human beings in the world?
The thoroughly revised fourth edition includes an updated and rewritten chapter on temporality and significant improvements to the clarity and accessibility of the language, making it an even more valuable text for undergraduate students. "Metaphysics" remains the quintessential book in this field of study and a fascinating book for a wide range of readers, from those new to the subject to the most sophisticated philosophers.
"In my judgment, Peter van Inwagen has authored the single best introductory text in metaphysics. On display throughout one finds examples of the remarkable insights and masterful style that has earned him a well-deserved place among our finest metaphysicians."
Hud Hudson, Western Washington University
"It is very challenging to present the ideas and arguments of metaphysics in a way that undergraduates can follow, but van Inwagen not only does so with perspicuity, but also with great insight and rigor."
Gordon Pettit, Western Illinois University
"The exposition throughout is a model of clarity, and it is remarkable how much ground is covered. There is a precision and efficiency of expression that is impressive. "Metaphysics" is a first-rate text, and the author is a master of the field."
Jenann Ismael, University of Arizona
Peter van Inwagen is John Cardinal O Hara professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he is the author of numerous works, "Material Beings" (1990), "Ontology, Identity, and Modality: Essays in Metaphysics" (2001), "Christian Faith and the Problem of Evil" (2004), "Persons: Human and Divine "(2008), and "Existence: Essays in Ontology "(2014).
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The thoroughly revised fourth edition includes an updated and rewritten chapter on temporality and significant improvements to the clarity and accessibility of the language, making it an even more valuable text for undergraduate students. "Metaphysics" remains the quintessential book in this field of study and a fascinating book for a wide range of readers, from those new to the subject to the most sophisticated philosophers.
"In my judgment, Peter van Inwagen has authored the single best introductory text in metaphysics. On display throughout one finds examples of the remarkable insights and masterful style that has earned him a well-deserved place among our finest metaphysicians."
Hud Hudson, Western Washington University
"It is very challenging to present the ideas and arguments of metaphysics in a way that undergraduates can follow, but van Inwagen not only does so with perspicuity, but also with great insight and rigor."
Gordon Pettit, Western Illinois University
"The exposition throughout is a model of clarity, and it is remarkable how much ground is covered. There is a precision and efficiency of expression that is impressive. "Metaphysics" is a first-rate text, and the author is a master of the field."
Jenann Ismael, University of Arizona
Peter van Inwagen is John Cardinal O Hara professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he is the author of numerous works, "Material Beings" (1990), "Ontology, Identity, and Modality: Essays in Metaphysics" (2001), "Christian Faith and the Problem of Evil" (2004), "Persons: Human and Divine "(2008), and "Existence: Essays in Ontology "(2014).
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- Title Metaphysics
- Author Peter Van Inwagen
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 4th
- Edition 4
- Pages 352
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Routledge
- Date 2014-08-12
- Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780813349343 / 0813349346
- Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
- Dimensions 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 in (22.61 x 15.24 x 2.03 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Metaphysics
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2014012814
- Dewey Decimal Code 110
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