Sketch for a Systematic Metaphysics
Author | : D. M. Armstrong |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 138 |
Release | : 2010-07-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199590612 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199590613 |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Download or read book Sketch for a Systematic Metaphysics written by D. M. Armstrong and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-29 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Armstrong sets out his metaphysical system in a set of concise and lively chapters each dealing with one aspect of the world. He begins with the assumption that all that exists is the physical world of space-time. On this foundation he constructs a coherent metaphysical scheme that gives plausible answers to many of the great problems of metaphysics. He gives accounts of properties, relations, and particulars; laws of nature; modality; abstract objects such as numbers; andtime and mind.