The Atlas of Reality
Author | : Robert C. Koons |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 725 |
Release | : 2017-04-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781119116127 |
ISBN-13 | : 1119116120 |
Rating | : 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Atlas of Reality: A Comprehensive Guide to Metaphysics presents an extensive examination of the key topics, concepts, and guiding principles of metaphysics. Represents the most comprehensive guide to metaphysics available today Offers authoritative coverage of the full range of topics that comprise the field of metaphysics in an accessible manner while considering competing views Explores key concepts such as space, time, powers, universals, and composition with clarity and depth Articulates coherent packages of metaphysical theses that include neo-Aristotelian, Quinean, Armstrongian, and neo-Humean Carefully tracks the use of common assumptions and methodological principles in metaphysics