Metaphysical Essays
Author | : John Hawthorne |
Publisher | : Clarendon Press |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2006-04-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780191537561 |
ISBN-13 | : 019153756X |
Rating | : 4/5 (56X Downloads) |
Download or read book Metaphysical Essays written by John Hawthorne and published by Clarendon Press. This book was released on 2006-04-06 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Hawthorne is widely regarded as one of the finest philosophers working today. He is perhaps best known for his contributions to metaphysics, and this volume collects his most notable papers in this field. Hawthorne offers original treatments of fundamental topics in philosophy, including identity, ontology, vagueness, and causation. Six of the essays appear here for the first time, and there is a valuable introduction to guide the reader through the selection.