{"product_id":"9781350006744","title":"Metaphysics: An Introduction","description":"\u003ci\u003eIf the sentence 'my cat is on the mat' is true how does it get to be  true? Sentences are made true by what exists. But what about claims such  as 'There were dinosaurs?' and '2+2=4'.  How do they get to be true? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMetaphysics: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e  uses the idea of truth and the quest for truth-makers to unravel philosophical problems in contemporary metaphysics. From the nature of  properties and time to causation and objects, truth becomes a  guiding theme to understanding metaphysical concepts and debates. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow  updated and expanded, this second edition presents a more comprehensive  coverage of the field with new chapters on personal identity and free  will. By focusing on method throughout, it offers the necessary  skills and reasoning to tackle complex questions. Together with a  glossary, discussion questions and guides to further reading, each  chapter concludes with a series of mind maps to help visualise the  logical space being explored and how the arguments push in different  directions. \u003ci\u003eMetaphysics: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e is suitable for anyone studying metaphysical problems for the first time.","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155245449456,"sku":"9781350006744","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781350006744_p0.jpg?v=1763710709","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781350006744","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}