| Time, Change and Freedom: An Introduction to Metaphysics Contributor(s): Oaklander, L. Nathan (Author), Smith, Quentin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415102499 ISBN-13: 9780415102490 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1995 Annotation: "Time, Change and Freedom" is the first introduction to metaphysics that uses the idea of time as a unifying principle. Time is used to relate the many issues involved in the complex study of metaphysics. Sections of the book are written in dialogue form which allows the reader to question the theories while they read and have those queries answered in the text. In addition, the authors provide glossaries of key terms as well as recommendations for further reading at the conclusion of each chapter. Quentin Smith and L. Nathan Oaklander examine the tensions between determinism and freedom, temporality and historical change as well as an array of other issues fundamental to introductory metaphysics. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Metaphysics - Political Science |
| Dewey: 110 |
| LCCN: 94034474 |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 5.94" W x 7.84" (0.54 lbs) 228 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is the first introduction to metaphysics which is tied together by the idea of time. Time, Change and Freedom explores ideas such as whether there was a beginning of time and the possibility of an infinite past and an eternal future. It looks at what happens when things change, and what affect that has on us and our personal identity. The book also asks if we can be free and what is the relationship of human freedom to various theories of divine foreknowledge and determinism? The final part of the book brings students right up to date with theories of relativity and contemporary cosmology about time and the universe. Sections in Time, Change and Freedom cover: The Problem of Change God, Time and Freedom Relational and Substantival Theories of Time Tenseless Time Written in an engaging dialogue form, this book will explain the key themes of contemporary metaphysics, and at the same time the philosophy of time, to the beginner. It will be invaluable for all students on introductory philosophy courses, and for students interested in the philosophy of time and metaphysics. |
