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General Metaphysics - Hardcover

John Rickaby

 
9780260280596: General Metaphysics

Synopsis

Unlock the big ideas behind existence and reality in a clear, steady way.

This classic introduction surveys what metaphysics is, why it matters, and how it helps every science go beyond the surface to study general principles of being, truth, and goodness. It uses accessible language and carefully explains how abstract terms connect to everyday understanding.

The book guides you through essential notions—being, essence, unity, possibility, space and time—and shows how careful, patient study can sharpen thinking without losing sight of meaning. It situates metaphysical questions in a broad Catholic intellectual tradition, while inviting readers to think clearly about the foundations of knowledge.
  • Learn how metaphysics relates to other sciences and why it matters to every field of inquiry
  • Explore core concepts like Being, substance, causality, and relation with plain explanations
  • See how to avoid common pitfalls and stay steady while probing the deepest questions
  • Discover the practical value of philosophy for clear thinking and sound judgment
Ideal for readers of philosophy who want a solid, approachable entry into first philosophy and its big questions about existence and reality.

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