A Companion to Metaphysics

A Companion to Metaphysics provides a survey of the whole of metaphysics and includes articles by many of the most distinguished scholars in the field. In more than 200 entries, the book provides exhaustive coverage of main topics and areas, positions, movements, concepts, distinctions, definitions, arguments, and historical and contemporary figures. Alphabetically arranged for easy reference, the entries reflect the most recent and sophisticated treatments of metaphysical topics, and supply extensive bibliographical information the Companion is a major reference source relevant to all branches of philosophy.