Metaphysics: The Big Questions 2nd Edition by Peter van Inwagen (PDF)

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This extensively revised and expanded edition of van Inwagen and Zimmerman’s popular collection of readings in metaphysics now features twenty-two additional selections, new sections on existence and reality, and an updated editorial commentary. Collects classic and contemporary readings in metaphysics Answers some of the most puzzling questions about our world and our place in it Covers an unparalleled range of topics Now includes a new section on existence and reality, expanded discussions on many classic issues, and an updated editorial commentary

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Editorial Reviews: Review “An outstanding and outstandingly complete set of papers in metaphysics, selected by two of the foremost metaphysicians.” Alvin Plantinga, University of Notre Dame Book Description This extensively revised and expanded edition of van Inwagen and Zimmermanrsquo;s popular collection of classic and contemporary readings in metaphysics now features twenty-two additional selections, and new sections on existence and modality. The volume poses questions that lead to the deepest issues in traditional metaphysics, including problems about the nature of space and time, the relationship between body and mind, and the freedom of the will. With updated commentary from the editors, this collection is essential reading for those seeking answers to some of the most puzzling questions about the world and our place in it. From the Inside Flap “An outstanding and outstandingly complete set of papers in metaphysics, selected by two of the foremost metaphysicians.” Alvin Plantinga, University of Notre DameThis extensively revised and expanded edition of van Inwagen and Zimmerman’s popular collection of classic and contemporary readings in metaphysics now features twenty-three additional selections, and new sections on existence and modality. The volume poses questions that lead to the deepest issues in traditional metaphysics, including problems about the nature of space and time, the relationship between body and mind, and the freedom of the will. With updated commentary from the editors, this collection is essential reading for those seeking answers to some of the most puzzling questions about the world and our place in it. From the Back Cover “An outstanding and outstandingly complete set of papers in metaphysics, selected by two of the foremost metaphysicians.” Alvin Plantinga, University of Notre DameThis extensively revised and expanded edition of van Inwagen and Zimmerman’s popular collection of classic and contemporary readings in metaphysics now features twenty-three additional selections, and new sections on existence and modality. The volume poses questions that lead to the deepest issues in traditional metaphysics, including problems about the nature of space and time, the relationship between body and mind, and the freedom of the will. With updated commentary from the editors, this collection is essential reading for those seeking answers to some of the most puzzling questions about the world and our place in it. About the Author PETER VAN INWAGEN is John Cardinal O’Hara Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author of The Problem of Evil (2006), Ontology, Identity, and Modality (2001), God, Knowledge, and Mystery: Essays in Philosophical Theology (1995), Metaphysics (1993), Material Beings (1990), and An Essay on Free Will (1983). DEAN W. ZIMMERMAN is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Rutgers University. He has published articles on metaphysics in a number of journals and collections, including The American Philosophical Quarterly, Analysis, The Australasian Journal of Philosophy, Mind, The Monist, Noûs, The Philosophical Review, and Philosophy and Phenomenological Research. He is also editor of the Oxford Studies in Metaphysics series. Read more

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⭐This book is not for beginners. In other words, do not start here. Requires at least a moderate understanding of philosophy. If you have studied philosophy and want a deeper understanding of the subject with excerpts and interpretations of various philosophical writings, then this book is for you.This book has helped me narrow down the concepts in philosophy that interest me and provides numerous examples of further readings on these topics in the notes after each section.I absolutely love this book and would recommend it to anyone who has experience with philosophy/philosophical topics and want to learn more!

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⭐Used this book in an undergrad metaphysics class and found it very useful. Provides a lot of contemporary and classic essays that outline basic principles of the subject.

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⭐I bought this for my dad for Christmas as he loves in depth books about all subjects to do with why we are here and space and time etc. He absolutely loved it and started reading it that night

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