An Introduction to Ontology, 1st Edition, 9780745652559
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In this engaging and wide-ranging new book, Nikk Effingham provides an introduction to contemporary ontology - the study of what exists - and its importance for philosophy today.

An Introduction to Ontology, 1st Edition

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    224 pages

  • Release Date

    25 April 2013

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Summary

In this engaging and wide-ranging new book, Nikk Effingham provides an introduction to contemporary ontology - the study of what exists - and its importance for philosophy today. He covers the key topics in the field, from the ontology of holes, numbers and possible worlds, to space, time and the ontology of material objects - for instance, whether there are composite objects such as tables, chairs or even you and me. While starting from the basics, every chapter is up-to-date wi…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780745652559
ISBN-10:0745652557
Author:Nikk Effingham
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:Polity Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Edition:1st
Release Date:25 April 2013
Weight:340g
Dimensions:229mm x 152mm x 15mm
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Critics Review

“An exciting, well-written, fun introduction to contemporary ontology.”Choice Magazine“This is a delightful introduction, both to various ontological topics and to the general aims and methods of ontology itself. Effingham writes with an informal style and a lightness of touch that makes even the more esoteric and technical issues come alive, and the book is an instructive joy to read.”Helen Beebee, University of Manchester“Nikk Effingham has done a terrific job - he provides fine, clear introductions to a range of important debates, woven through with methodological reflections, whilst his chatty, engaging style conveys the sheer pleasure of becoming an ontologist.”Katherine Hawley, University of St Andrews

About The Author

Nikk Effingham

Nikk Effingham is senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Birmingham.

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