{"product_id":"metaphysics-nikk-effingham-9780415559287","title":"Metaphysics: The Key Concepts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Informative, accessible, and fun to read- this is an excellent reference guide for undergraduates and anyone wanting an introduction to the fundamental issues of metaphysics. I know of no other resource like it.'- \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeghan Griffith, Davidson College, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Marvellous! This book provides the very best place to start for students wanting to take the first step into understanding metaphysics.Undergraduates would do well to buy it and consult it regularly. The quality and clarity of the material are consistently high.' - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChris Daly, University of Manchester, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEver wondered about Gunk, Brains in a Vat or Frankfurt's Nefarious Neurosurgeon?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith complete explanations of these terms and more, \u003cem\u003eMetaphysics: The Key Concepts\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible and engaging introduction to the most widely studied and challenging concepts in metaphysics. The authors clearly and lucidly define and discuss key terms and concepts, under the themes of: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003etime\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eparticulars \u0026amp; universals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003erealism \u0026amp; antirealism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003efree will\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epersonal identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecausation and laws.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArranged in an easy to use A-Z format, each concept is explored and illustrated with engaging and memorable examples, and accompanied by an up-to-date guide to further reading. Fully cross-referenced throughout, this remarkable reference guide is essential reading for students of philosophy and all those interested in the nature of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nikk Effingham, Helen Beebee, Philip Goff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415559286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415559287\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2011","brand":"Nikk Effingham","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44056080646399,"sku":"9780415559287","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_13571e8c-a267-49cf-b607-1d395ea2cf5a.jpg?v=1685039402","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/metaphysics-nikk-effingham-9780415559287","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}