Sketch for a Systematic Metaphysics - Hardcover

Armstrong, D. M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0199590613 ISBN 13: 9780199590612

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2010

Synopsis

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; and time and mind.

About this title

About the Author:

David Armstrong was Challis Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney until his retirement in 1992

Review:

David Armstrong is one of the main architects of the current renaissance in metaphysics, so it is very useful to have a concise summary of his latest views... As one might expect, it is a model of clarity and rich in ideas. It certainly satisfies the description "systematic" that appears in its title. Without sacrificing rigour, he has succeeded in making it as accessible as possible to as wide a philosophical audience as possible... it is a pleasure, as always, to wrestle with the deep philosophical questions that Armstrong continues to present us with so vivaciously. * E. J. Lowe, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews *

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0199590613
• ISBN 13: 9780199590612
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 138