Posts Tagged ‘Contemporary’

Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics

Monday, April 19th, 2010

  • ISBN13: 9781405112291
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  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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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 discussio… More >>

Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics

Philosophy of Science: A Contemporary Introduction

Monday, March 1st, 2010

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Identifies the philosophical problems that science raises through an examination of questions about its nature, methods and justification. A valuable introduction for science and philosophy students alike…. More >>

Philosophy of Science: A Contemporary Introduction

Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

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Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction is aimed at students of metaphysics who have already completed an introductory philosophy course. This third edition of the successful textbook provides a fresh look at key topics in metaphysics and includes two new chapters on time and causation.
Wherever possible, Loux links contemporary views to their classical sources in the history of philosophy. This new edition also keeps the user-friendly format, the chapter… More >>

Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction

Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Religion

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

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Contemporary Debates in the Philosophy of Religion features newly commissioned debates on some of the most controversial issues in the field. Is evil evidence against belief in God? Does science discredit religion? Is God’s existence the best explanation of the universe? Is morality based on God’s commands? Is eternal damnation compatible with the Christian concept of God?

Features debates focusing on each of twelve of the most controversial issues in th… More >>

Contemporary Debates in Philosophy of Religion