1. An Introduction to Truth-making 2. The Special Composition Question 3. Abstract Objects 4. Modality 5. Properties 6. Substratum and Other Theories 7. Time 8. Persistence 9. Causation 10. Truth-making Reconsidered References Index
A guide to understanding contemporary metaphysics organized around the theme of truth.
Jonathan Tallant is Associate Professor of Philosophy at The University of Nottingham, UK.
Metaphysics: An Introduction by Jonathan Tallant is a great
contemporary introduction to metaphysics. The book explores, in a
very accessible way, composition, time, persistence, and causation.
This is metaphysics viewed through the lens of truth-making and, as
such, it engages with traditional metaphysical questions in a new,
illuminating, and engaging manner.
*Kristie Miller, Associate Professor of Philosophy, The University
of Sydney, Australia*
In Metaphysics: An Introduction, Jonathan Tallant offers an
innovative way into a variety of foundational questions about the
world around us. The textbook is an exciting and clear introduction
to topics in contemporary metaphysics that are the focus of active
debate among experts, and Tallant is a first-rate guide to this
shifting and difficult terrain.
*Daniel Nolan, McMahon-Hank Professor of Philosophy, University of
Notre Dame, USA*
This is an excellent introduction for students of metaphysics and
pleasant reading for anyone interested in fundamental philosophical
questions. It provides an accurate overviews of the major
contemporary debates, and an engaging analysis of their central
themes. Tallant treats each topic in a straightforward and
appealing way, without ever sacrificing depth.
*Giuliano Torrengo, Founder of the Center for Philosophy of Time
and Senior Assistant Professor of Language, University of Milan,
Italy*
Tallant's book is an excellent and wide-ranging introduction to
metaphysics for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Difficult
concepts are synthesised and explained in a straightforward and
accessible manner, without sacrificing depth of discussion. The
book's breadth enables the instructor to develop a number of
interesting courses that use it as a core text, and its lively
writing style promises to capture the interest of students at all
levels.
*Sam Baron, Lecturer of Philosophy, The University of Western
Australia, Australia*
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