The Continuum Companion to Metaphysics
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The Continuum Companion to Metaphysics: (Bloomsbury Companions)


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The Continuum Companion to Metaphysics offers the definitive guide to a key area of contemporary philosophy. The book covers all the fundamental questions asked in metaphysics - areas that have continued to attract interest historically as well as topics that have emerged more recently as active areas of research. Eleven specially commissioned essays from an international team of experts discuss research problems and methods in metaphysics, reveal where important work continues to be done in the area and, most valuably, indicate exciting new directions the field is taking. The Companion explores issues pertaining to modality, universals and abstract objects, naturalism and physicalism, mind, material constitution, endurantism and perdurantism, personal identity, personal identity, free will, and God. Featuring a series of indispensable research tools, including an A to Z index of key terms and concepts, a detailed list of research resources and a fully annotated bibliography, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in contemporary metaphysics.

Table of Contents:
Notes on Contributors 1. Introduction Robert W. Barnard 2. Research Problems and Methods Amie L. Thomasson 3. Current Research and Issues i. Modality Tony Roy ii. Universals and Abstract Objects Roy T. Cook iii. Naturalism and Physicalism Gene Witmer iv. Mind Thomas W. Polger v. Material Constitution Stephan Blatti vi. Endurantism and Perdurantism Nikk Effingham vii. Personal Identity David Hershenov viii. Free Will Kevin Timpe ix. God Graham Oppy 4. New Directions in Metaphysics Matthew Davidson and Tony Roy Annotated Bibliography Research Guide A- Z of Key Terms and Concepts Index

About the Author :
Neil A. Manson is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Mississippi, USA. He is the editor of God and Design: The Teleological Argument and Modern Science (Routledge, 2003). Robert W. Barnard is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Mississippi, USA.

Review :
'The Continuum Companion to Metaphysics provides a nice overview of some central debates in contemporary metaphysics. The essays are knowledgeable and clearly written; the volume will be useful to anyone trying to learn the lay of the land of this seemingly technical and intimidating field.' 'This book gives a rich and developed overview of many of the central topics in contemporary metaphysics. It is an excellent choice for those looking to structure an introductory metaphysics course around a collection of chapters that discuss these topics in an informed and up to date way.' [F]or those intent on grappling with the ideas and arguments of the leading analytic metaphysicians, this is an excellent resource. Each article is clear, comprehensive, accurate, and informative. Additionally, an annotated bibliography describes cutting-edge publications in each area. Also featured are a research guide to Internet and print resources in analytic metaphysics, a glossary, and a thorough index. This volume rivals or exceeds in usefulness similar volumes published by Oxford, Routledge, and Wiley-Blackwell. Summing Up: Highly recommended


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781441130228
  • Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation
  • Publisher Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Bloomsbury Companions
  • ISBN-10: 1441130225
  • Publisher Date: 10 May 2012
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 352


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