Metaphysics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432597405)

Metaphysics by Francis Varvello is a comprehensive book that delves into the study of the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the universe. The author explores the central questions of metaphysics, such as the nature of being, causality, time, space, and the relationship between mind and body. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of metaphysics. The first chapter introduces the reader to the subject and provides a brief history of metaphysics. The second chapter focuses on ontology, the study of being and existence. The author discusses different theories of existence, including substance theory, process theory, and property theory.In the third chapter, the author explores the concept of causality and its role in metaphysics. He discusses different theories of causality, such as the Aristotelian theory of the four causes and the Humean theory of causation. The fourth chapter focuses on time and space, two fundamental concepts in metaphysics. The author discusses different theories of time, including the presentism, eternalism, and growing block universe theories.The fifth chapter explores the relationship between mind and body, a central issue in metaphysics. The author discusses different theories of mind-body dualism, including substance dualism and property dualism. The sixth and final chapter of the book covers other topics in metaphysics, such as free will, determinism, and the nature of reality.Overall, Metaphysics by Francis Varvello is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the study of metaphysics. The author presents complex ideas in a clear and concise manner, making this book an excellent resource for students and anyone interested in the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Francis Varvello
ISBN-10: 143259740X
ISBN-13: 9781432597405
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.76d