Oxford Studies in Metaphysics: Volume 1
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Author Description
Oxford Studies in Metaphysics is the forum for the best new work in this flourishing field. Much of the most interesting work in philosophy today is metaphysical in character: this new series will be a much-needed focus for it. OSM will offer a broad view of the subject, featuring not only the traditionally central topics such as existence, identity, modality, time, and causation, but also the rich clusters of metaphysical questions in neighbouring fields, such as philosophy of mind and philosophy of science. Besides independent essays, volumes will often contain a critical essay on a recent book, or a symposium that allows participants to respond to one another's criticisms and questions. Anyone who wants to know what's happening in metaphysics can start here.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume serves as the inaugural entry in a scholarly series designed to provide a centralized forum for high-level research in contemporary metaphysics. Editor Dean W. Zimmerman compiles a collection of peer-reviewed essays that address fundamental ontological and conceptual problems. The work aims to bridge the gap between traditional metaphysical inquiry and emerging questions in the philosophy of mind and science, establishing a rigorous framework for ongoing philosophical debate.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of core metaphysical topics including existence, identity, modality, time, and causation.
- Interdisciplinary investigations connecting metaphysics to the philosophy of mind and science.
- Critical essays evaluating recent significant contributions to the field.
- Symposia formats featuring direct responses between scholars to foster dialectical engagement.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this series as a foundational resource for tracking current trends and rigorous arguments within the metaphysical community. Readers frequently note the high academic density of the prose, which is intended for professional philosophers and advanced students of the discipline.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
2004-03-11
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199267731
ISBN-13:
9780199267736
Philosophy
Metaphysics
Academic
