{"product_id":"metaphysics-alyssa-ney-9780815350484","title":"Metaphysics: An Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetaphysics: An Introduction, \u003c\/em\u003e S\u003ci\u003eecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e combines comprehensive coverage of the core elements of metaphysics with contemporary and lively debates within the subject. It provides a rigorous and yet accessible overview of a rich array of topics, connecting the abstract nature of metaphysics with the real world. Topics covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebasic logic for metaphysics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean introduction to ontology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eabstract objects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ematerial objects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecritiques of metaphysics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003enatural and social kinds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe metaphysics of race and gender\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003egrounding and fundamentality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efree will\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etime\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emodality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epersistence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecausation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis outstanding book not only equips the reader with a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of metaphysics, but provides a valuable guide to contemporary metaphysics and metaphysicians.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew for this second edition are updated sections on metaphysical indeterminacy; new sections on manipulation arguments and free will and neuroscience; and new chapters on the important topics of social ontology, fundamentality, and grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional features such as exercises, annotated further reading, a glossary, and a companion website https: \/\/routledgetextbooks.com\/textbooks\/9780815350491 have also been updated and will help students find their way around this subject and assist teachers in the classroom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alyssa Ney\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0815350481\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780815350484\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/18\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.94d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alyssa Ney","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44120325554431,"sku":"9780815350484","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_25196440-e795-47b7-b167-4f4891a2af14.jpg?v=1687413723","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/metaphysics-alyssa-ney-9780815350484","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}