Ontology, Identity, and Modality: Essays in Metaphysics (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy) - Hardcover
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Thirteen of Peter van Inwagen's essays on metaphysics, with a specially-written introduction.
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This book gathers together thirteen of Peter van Inwagen's essays on metaphysics, several of which have acquired the status of modern classics in their field. A specially-written introduction completes the collection, which will be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in metaphysics.
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