Description
Book SynopsisIn 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.
Trade 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 AndrewsTable of Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Chapter One: The Basics
- Chapter Two: Methodology
- Chapter Three: Properties
- Chapter Four: Numbers
- Chapter Five: Possible Worlds
- Chapter Six: Space
- Chapter Seven: Time
- Chapter Eight: Mereology
- Chapter Nine: Material Constitution
- Chapter Ten: Works of Music
- Bibliography
