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Metaphysics: A Very Short Introduction
Stephen Mumford
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Description for Metaphysics: A Very Short Introduction
Paperback. In this easy-to-understand introduction, Stephen Mumford explores one of the four main branches of philosophy: metaphysics. Using practical examples to explore the main issues, he presents the ideas in a clear and simple way, helping to clarify and unravel the basic questions of this complex and abstract concept. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 128 pages, c. 10 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 173 x 112 x 7. Weight in Grams: 104.
Metaphysics is one of the traditional four main branches of philosophy, alongside ethics, logic and epistemology. It is also an area that continues to attract and hold a fascination for many people yet it is associated with being complex and abstract. For some it is associated with the mystical or religious. For others it is known through the metaphysical poets who talk of love and spirituality. This Very Short Introduction goes right to the heart of the matter, getting to the basic and most important questions of metaphysical thought in order to understand the theory: What are objects? ... Read more
Metaphysics is one of the traditional four main branches of philosophy, alongside ethics, logic and epistemology. It is also an area that continues to attract and hold a fascination for many people yet it is associated with being complex and abstract. For some it is associated with the mystical or religious. For others it is known through the metaphysical poets who talk of love and spirituality. This Very Short Introduction goes right to the heart of the matter, getting to the basic and most important questions of metaphysical thought in order to understand the theory: What are objects? ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Very Short Introductions
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199657124
SKU
V9780199657124
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About Stephen Mumford
Stephen Mumford is Professor of Metaphysics at the Department of Philosophy, University of Nottingham. He is also Head of the School of Humanities and Dean of the Faculty of Arts. He has written many papers and books in metaphysics, including a number of more popular works intended for a non-specialist audience including articles in Times Higher Education magazine, encyclopaedias, and ... Read more
Reviews for Metaphysics: A Very Short Introduction
It manages to be jargon-free without sacrificing rigour and complexity.
Times Higher Education Supplement
Times Higher Education Supplement