Beyond Experience: Metaphysical Theories and Philosophical Constraints (Toronto Studies in Philosophy) [Paperback]

Norman Swartz (Author)

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• Paperback: 449 pages
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press; First Edition edition (December 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802068324
• ISBN-13: 978-0802068323
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,403,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to metaphysical theories, July 16, 2000

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Norman Swartz writes in a clear, accessible style, covering such topics as the nature of identity and space and time, individuation, identity-though-time and the definition of a person. He offers various theories, points out issues, objections and advantages of each of them and allows the reader to draw his or her own conclusions. It is a pleasure to read the non-lecturing, easy-to-understand style, but this is not a lightweight book. He offers a solid grounding in diverse concepts, taking the reader step by step though the reasoning involved without convoluted logical diagrams. The indepth exploration of the nature of space and time is fascinating, and neatly answered to my satisfaction many of the questions I have had. In short, it is an excellent introduction to philosophical thought with an emphasis on metaphysics, whether for the beginning philosopher or simply an interested reader.