{"product_id":"metaphysics-the-key-concepts-paperback","title":"Metaphysics: The Key Concepts - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNikk Effingham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHelen Beebee\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePhilip Goff\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Informative, accessible, and fun to read-- this is an excellent reference guide for undergraduates and anyone wanting an introduction to the fundamental issues of metaphysics. I know of no other resource like it.'- \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeghan Griffith, Davidson College, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Marvellous! This book provides the very best place to start for students wanting to take the first step into understanding metaphysics.Undergraduates would do well to buy it and consult it regularly. The quality and clarity of the material are consistently high.' - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChris Daly, University of Manchester, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEver wondered about Gunk, Brains in a Vat or Frankfurt's Nefarious Neurosurgeon?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith complete explanations of these terms and more, \u003cem\u003eMetaphysics: The Key Concepts\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible and engaging introduction to the most widely studied and challenging concepts in metaphysics. The authors clearly and lucidly define and discuss key terms and concepts, under the themes of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003etime\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eparticulars \u0026amp; universals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003erealism \u0026amp; antirealism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efree will\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epersonal identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecausation and laws.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eArranged in an easy to use A-Z format, each concept is explored and illustrated with engaging and memorable examples, and accompanied by an up-to-date guide to further reading. Fully cross-referenced throughout, this remarkable reference guide is essential reading for students of philosophy and all those interested in the nature of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelen Beebee\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Birmingham. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eHume on Causation\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Routledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikk Effingham\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Lecturer in Philosophy at University of Birmingham.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Goff\u003c\/strong\u003e is currently Research Fellow with the AHRC project 'Phenomenal Qualitites' at the University of Hertfordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 310\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 25, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42687212290111,"sku":"9780415559287","price":97.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/48649d5b5def657a47456a983625ed67.webp?v=1764977850","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/metaphysics-the-key-concepts-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}