A Survey of Metaphysics

I have read a couple of introductory textbooks on metaphysics, and this one stands up as good. It is relatively easy to read and of sufficient depth for an undergraduate metaphysics course (with some specific additional readings around topics of interest). I very occasionally found the writing style a little irritating - but that is probably just me. On the other hand, the introduction and the way it builds understanding are to be praised.As it seems with any metaphysics book there is a choice of topics, which does not seem to cover the full spectrum of what might be considered as metaphysics. This book is good on identity and change, universals and particulars, necessity and possibility, space and time, and ok on causation. It misses out other topics such as mind-body problem, free will and determinism - so if these are of interest look elsewhere or be ready to buy an additional book or two.

Gives a brief overview of metaphysical topics like identity, time and causation etc. Might be better to use the Stanford Encyclopedia instead as it seems a little too basic for philosophy undergraduates. I would prefer more detail and argumentation from the author, as well as more review of current literature. I used this mainly for McTaggart's philosophy of time. It was quite minimal in explanation. This book would be a good guide for the general reader as opposed to a philosophy undergraduate.

My partner loves this book and cannot out it down.

This is such a well written book with excellent arguments on metaphysics paradigms

A bit long winded

arrived on time, good purchase