The Bloomsbury Companion to Metaphysics

Neil A. Manson (Anthology Editor) , Robert W. Barnard (Anthology Editor)

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The Bloomsbury Companion to Metaphysics

Neil A. Manson (Anthology Editor) , Robert W. Barnard (Anthology Editor)

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Bridging the gap between the familiar figures of the history of philosophy and the technical approaches favoured by contemporary philosophers, The Bloomsbury Companion to Metaphysics introduces the key ideas and debates needed to understand analytic metaphysics.

Presenting an effective syllabus for an introductory course in contemporary metaphysics, this companion brings together a team of leading metaphysicians. It begins with a comprehensive introduction to methodological problems and methods, before tackling the perennial metaphysical questions surrounding core topics such as:

• Modality
• Universals and Abstract Objects
• Naturalism and Physicalism
• Mind
• Free Will
• God

Notes on Contributors
Introduction, Robert W. Barnard (University of Mississippi, USA)
1. Research Problems and Methods, Amie L. Thomasson (University of Miami, USA)
2. Modality, Tony Roy (California State University, USA)
3. Universals and Abstract Objects, Roy T. Cook (University of Minnesota, USA)
4. Naturalism and Physicalism, D. Gene Witmer (University of Florida, USA)
5. Mind, Thomas W. Polger (University of Cincinnati, USA)
6. Material Constitution, Stephan Blatti (University of Memphis, USA)
7. Endurantism and Perdurantism, Nikk Effingham (University of Birmingham, UK)
8. Personal Identity, David B. Hershenov (State University of New York, USA)
9. Free Will, Kevin Timpe (Northwest Nazarene University, USA)
10. God, Graham Oppy (Monash University, Australia)
11. New Directions in Metaphysics, Tony Roy and Matthew Davidson (California State University, USA)
Annotated Bibliography
Research Guide
A- Z of Key Terms and Concepts
Index

Product details

Published	27 Apr 2024
Format	Paperback
Edition	1st
Extent	400
ISBN	9789361318825
Imprint	Bloomsbury Academic India
Dimensions	234 x 156 mm
Series	Bloomsbury Companions
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd

Anthology Editor

Neil A. Manson

Neil A. Manson is Associate Professor of Philosoph…

Anthology Editor

Robert W. Barnard

Robert W. Barnard is Associate Professor of Philos…

The annotated bibliographies are divided by chapter and are very helpful. The research guide includes resources for entering the field, including blogs, encyclopedias, anthologies, and more. The index of key terms is also invaluable for students trying to enter into this often-obscure field … This is the kind of companion I would actually read cover to cover.

Exegetical Tools
This is a companion to recent and current analytic metaphysics. Each article is clear, comprehensive, accurate, and informative. 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. Highly recommended.

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