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What is metaphysics?
Medford, MA: Wiley (2021)
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Metaphysics can be understood as the branch of philosophy that examines the fundamental nature of reality. In this textbook for students new to the topic, John Heil covers the key concepts in an original, jargon-free way.Other Versions
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