{"product_id":"metaphysics-a-contemporary-introduction-paperback","title":"Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael J. Loux\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThomas M. Crisp\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e is for students who have already completed an introductory philosophy course and need a fresh look at the central topics in the core subject of metaphysics. It is essential reading for any student of the subject. This Fourth Edition is revised and updated and includes two new chapters on (1) Parts and Wholes, and (2) Metaphysical Indeterminacy or vagueness. This new edition also keeps the user-friendly format, the chapter overviews summarizing the main topics, concrete examples to clarify difficult concepts, annotated further reading at the end of each chapter, endnotes, and a full bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics addressed include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe problem of universals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe nature of abstract entities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe problem of individuation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe nature of modality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eidentity through time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe nature of time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe nature of parts and wholes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe problem of metaphysical indeterminacy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe Realism\/anti-Realism debate.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWherever possible, Michael J. Loux and Thomas M. Crisp relate contemporary views to their classical sources in the history of philosophy. As experienced teachers of philosophy and important contributors to recent debates, Loux and Crisp are uniquely qualified to write this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael J. Loux\u003c\/strong\u003e is Shuster Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, USA. He is also editor of \u003ci\u003eMetaphysics: Contemporary Readings\u003c\/i\u003e, designed to accompany this textbook and also published by Routledge. His book \u003ci\u003eSubstance and Attribute \u003c\/i\u003e(1978) is one of the major metaphysics books of recent years. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas M. Crisp is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Biola University, USA. He has published widely on topics in metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 356\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 25, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42738379718719,"sku":"9781138639348","price":118.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/14424d9865dedaa198e3cb3fe3f89f1e.webp?v=1765153114","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/metaphysics-a-contemporary-introduction-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}