Sketch for a Systematic Metaphysics
“Sketch for a Systematic Metaphysics” by D. M. Armstrong, published by OUP Oxford on July 5, 2012, is a reprint edition comprising 138 pages. This work presents Armstrong’s metaphysical system through a series of concise chapters, each addressing different aspects of the physical world and its underlying principles. The author begins with the premise that only the physical world of space-time exists, using this foundation to develop a coherent metaphysical framework that seeks to address significant philosophical questions.
Readers will find discussions on various topics, including properties, relations, and particulars, as well as laws of nature and abstract objects like numbers. Armstrong also explores concepts of modality, time, and the mind, providing a structured approach to understanding metaphysics. This edition is written in English and is designed for those interested in philosophical inquiry and metaphysical exploration.
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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.
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