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Reality : fundamental topics in metaphysics /
In this compelling work, Peter Lopston provides an accessible exploration of the major topics in metaphysics. He considers problems such as essence, existence, substance, purpose, space, time, mind, causality, God, freedom and the possibilities of immortality. In addition, he looks at the major hist...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Toronto, Ont. :
University of Toronto Press,
©2001.
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| Series: | Toronto studies in philosophy.
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
Table of Contents:
- 1. What is metaphysics
- 2. Metaphysics and its critics : realism, antirealism, and the possibility of metaphysics
- 3. Metaphysical systems
- 4. Categories and first principles
- 5. Existence
- 6. Essence and possible worlds
- 7. Substance
- 8. Universals
- 9. Space
- 10. Time
- 11. Causality
- 12. Purpose
- 13. Persons, personal identity, and metaphysical luck
- 14. Mind
- 15. God
- 16. Freedom and determinism
- 17. Immortality.