{"product_id":"metaphysics-an-introduction-9780815350491","title":"Metaphysics: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Alyssa Ney\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Metaphysics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetaphysics: An Introduction, \u003c\/em\u003e S\u003ci\u003eecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e combines comprehensive coverage of the core elements of metaphysics with contemporary and lively debates within the subject. It provides a rigorous and yet accessible overview of a rich array of topics, connecting the abstract nature of metaphysics with the real world. Topics covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic logic for metaphysics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean introduction to ontology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eabstract objects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ematerial objects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecritiques of metaphysics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003enatural and social kinds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe metaphysics of race and gender\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003egrounding and fundamentality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efree will\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etime\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emodality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epersistence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecausation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis outstanding book not only equips the reader with a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of metaphysics, but provides a valuable guide to contemporary metaphysics and metaphysicians.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew for this second edition are updated sections on metaphysical indeterminacy; new sections on manipulation arguments and free will and neuroscience; and new chapters on the important topics of social ontology, fundamentality, and grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional features such as exercises, annotated further reading, a glossary, and a companion website https: \/\/routledgetextbooks.com\/textbooks\/9780815350491 have also been updated and will help students find their way around this subject and assist teachers in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45032003338391,"sku":"9780815350491","price":3562.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780815350491.webp?v=1769207539","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/metaphysics-an-introduction-9780815350491","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}