Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics (Contemporary Debates in Philosophy) 1st Edition by Theodore Sider (PDF)

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In a series of thought-provoking and original essays, eighteen leading philosophers engage in head-to-head debates of nine of the most cutting edge topics in contemporary metaphysics. Explores the fundamental questions in contemporary metaphysics in a series of eighteen original essays – 16 of which are newly commissioned for this volume Features an introductory essay by the editors on the nature of metaphysics to prepare the reader for ongoing discussions Offers readers the unique opportunity to observe leading philosophers engage in head-to-head debate on cutting-edge metaphysical topics Provides valuable insights into the flourishing field of contemporary metaphysics

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⭐What is the best in a good philosophy book? Reading it you discuss a lot with you self comparing some body else opinion. Especially when it is debates. 4*

⭐This book is a collection of essays presenting opposite views on various problems in metaphysics. These include problems about abstract entities, laws of nature, modality, personal identity, time, persistence, free will, mereology and metaontology.Each section includes two essays, each presenting and defending a prominent view on the topic, though some sections do not canvass all views. While the essays address opposing views, they don’t always contend directly with each other, and there are no subsequent replies from each author, in contrast to some other “debates” books.The authors are significant contributors in their areas, and their contributions here are excellent. They are original, and written carefully and clearly. The book is nicely organized, and includes a brief general introduction as well as very brief introductions for each section.This book will be of great interest to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in philosophy as well as professional philosophers working in metaphysics. This is an impressive contribution to the series and to the field.

⭐This is a poorly written book. Presentation of arguments is confused and superficial. English mistakes abound. The student of metaphysics is empathetically better advised to instead begin with the respective entries in Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy and then go to the key references cited.

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