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Riddles of Existence Earl Conee (University of Rochester, New York)

Riddles of Existence By Earl Conee (University of Rochester, New York)

Riddles of Existence by Earl Conee (University of Rochester, New York)


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Riddles of Existence makes metaphysics genuinely accessible, even fun. Its lively, informal style brings the riddles to life and shows how stimulating they can be. Anyone wanting to think about life's most profound questions will find it provocative and entertaining. This edition is updated throughout, and features two brand new chapters.

Riddles of Existence Summary

Riddles of Existence: A Guided Tour of Metaphysics: New Edition by Earl Conee (University of Rochester, New York)

Riddles of Existence makes metaphysics genuinely accessible, even fun. Its lively, informal style brings the riddles to life and shows how stimulating they can be to think about. No philosophical background is required to enjoy this book. It is ideal for beginning students. Anyone wanting to think about life's most profound questions will find Riddles of Existence provocative and entertaining. This new edition is updated throughout, and features two extra, specially written chapters: one on metaphysical questions to do with morality, and the other on questions about the nature of metaphysics itself.

About Earl Conee (University of Rochester, New York)

Earl Conee is Professor in Philosophy at the University of Rochester, New York Theodore Sider is Frederick Whiton Professor of Philosophy at Cornell University

Table of Contents

Introduction ; 1. Personal Identity ; 2. Fatalism ; 3. Time ; 4. God ; 5. Why Not Nothing? ; 6. Free Will and Determinism ; 7. Constitution ; 8. Universals ; 9. Possibility and Necessity ; 10. The Metaphysics of Ethics ; 11. What is Metaphysics? ; 12. Metametaphysics ; Acknowledgements ; Index

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GOR007577932
9780198724049
0198724047
Riddles of Existence: A Guided Tour of Metaphysics: New Edition by Earl Conee (University of Rochester, New York)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
20141204
272
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