Metaphysics: Contemporary Readings

by Michael J. Loux (Editor)

Contemporary Readings is a comprehensive anthology that draws together leading philosophers writing on the major themes in Metaphysics. Chapters appear under the Each section is prefaced by an introductory essay by the editor which guides students gently into each topic. Articles by the following leading philosophers are Allaire, Anscombe, Armstrong, Black, Broad, Casullo, Dummett, Ewing, Heller, Hume, Kripke, Lewis, Mackie, McTaggart, Mellor, Merricks , Parfit, Plantinga, Price, Prior, Putnam, Quine, Russell, Smart, Swinburne, Taylor , Van Cleve, van Inwagen, Williams. Featuring a new section on causation, this new edition is highly accessible and provides a broad-ranging exploration of the subject. Ideal for any philosophy student, this reader will prove essential reading for any metaphysics course. The sections and selections of readings have been updated to complement Michael Loux’s textbook A Contemporary Introduction , third edition.

Genres: Philosophy, Metaphysics, Nonfiction, Read For School

664 pages, Paperback

First published December 29, 2001

Reviews

[pearl · Rating 3 out of 5]

A solid introduction to the major problems in metaphysics. Loux has done a wonderful job of selecting works that balance all sides of the philosophical views at stake--most of the big modern names are there: Russell, Kripke, Quine, Smart, etc., and even Hume's bit on causation, which was a welcome sight. In addition, Loux's own prefatory remarks at the beginning of each chapter are also clear and generally quite helpful.

On a side note, this was my first introduction to the writings of David Lewis, who I soon discovered was not only crazy but awesome. Aw yeah, other worlds~

[Luke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did not read entire collection.