Re: SUO: Metaphysics: a book report (long message)
On 9/5/01 22:24, "Adam Pease" <apease@ks.teknowledge.com> wrote:
>
> Folks,
> I thought I'd present a "book report" of Metaphysics by Michael Loux and
> recommended on this list by Chris Partridge. I found this a very clear and
> helpful book. I hope that its discussion of endurantism vs. perdurantism
> will be enlightening since on this and several other topics, Loux outlines
> the relevant arguments but does not, for the most part, take a particular
> position.
Adam, et al..
This is great book. Short on axioms, but long on much needed explanation.
I'm surprised Chris recommended it, Loux being an Aristotelian and all :-D
Another excellent one (albeit more technical) is Lowe's "The Possibility of
Metaphysics".
.bill
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