El principal problema del libro es que nunca define sus objetos ni el alcance de sus principios, por lo que las luengas explicaciones de los argumentos y los supuestos contrargumentos son un montón de palabras que debemos asumir conocido su significado y cómo se relaciona.

It presupposes no previous acquaintance with philosophy, and addresses the following questions: What is metaphysics? You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.If you are anything like me, you'll instantly realize that sentences about metaphysics never fully grasp the point you intended to make. On the other hand, the new editions "part III" on ontology is one of the best expositions of this metaphysical specialty (see also E. The new chapter presents a theory of the nature of being and proceeds to apply this theory to two problems of ontology: the problem of non-existent objects and the problem of universals. He treats both sides with respect, but doesn't try to bull shit anyone by not picking a side -- you know exactly where he stands on most of the material that he is presenting you with.

Equally valuable as a textbook in a university course or an introduction to metaphysical thinking for the interested layperson, Metaphysics remains a fascinating book for a wide range of readers, from first-time students to the most sophisticated philosophers. Is there an external world, a world of things that exist independently of human thought and sensation?A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, he is the author of numerous books, including Ontology, Identity, and Modality and Christian Faith and the Problem of Evil. Although Van Inwagen does posit his own views, he spends more time picking at opposing arguments rather than supporting his own, but that is something very common in philosophy, so I guess it really isn't a criticism, per se. In my experience with metaphysics, it is a very rare skill to accurately and clearly analyze the topics surveyed in van Inwagen's text.