Oxford Studies in Metaphysics

Volume 1

Edited by Dean W. Zimmerman

Oxford Studies in Metaphysics

Launch of a brand-new series
The latest and best research in this core field of philosophy
Edited by a dynamic and highly respected young scholar
Covers a very wide spectrum of topics
All papers published here for the first time

Oxford Studies in Metaphysics

Volume 1

Edited by Dean W. Zimmerman

Description

Oxford Studies in Metaphysics is the forum for the best new work in this flourishing field. Much of the most interesting work in philosophy today is metaphysical in character: this new series will be a much-needed focus for it. OSM will offer a broad view of the subject, featuring not only the traditionally central topics such as existence, identity, modality, time, and causation, but also the rich clusters of metaphysical questions in neighbouring fields, such as philosophy of mind and philosophy of science. Besides independent essays, volumes will often contain a critical essay on a recent book, or a symposium that allows participants to respond to one another's criticisms and questions. Anyone who wants to know what's happening in metaphysics can start here.

Oxford Studies in Metaphysics

Volume 1

Edited by Dean W. Zimmerman

Oxford Studies in Metaphysics

I. Presentism
1. Tensed Qualifiers, David Lewis
2. A Defense of Presentism, Ned Markosian
3. Symposium: Defining Presentism
On Presentism and Triviality, Thomas M. Crisp
Presentism, Triviality, and the Varieties of Tensism, Peter Ludlow
Reply to Ludlow, Thomas M. Crisp
4. Presentism and Truthmaking, Simon Keller
II. Universals
5. A Theory of Properties, Peter van Inwagen
6. How Do Particulars Stand to Universals?, D. M. Armstrong
7. Non-symmetric Relations, Cian Dorr
III. Freedom, Causal Powers, and Causation
8. The Mental Problems of the Many, Peter Unger
9. Properties and Powers, John Heil
10. The Intrinsic Character of Causation, Ned Hall
11. Recombination, Causal Constraints, and Humean Supervenience: An Argument for Temporal Parts?, Ryan Wasserman, John Hawthorne, and Mark Scala

Oxford Studies in Metaphysics

Volume 1

Edited by Dean W. Zimmerman

Oxford Studies in Metaphysics

Author Information

Contributors:

David Lewis
Ned Markosian
Thomas M. Crisp
Peter Ludlow
Thomas M. Crisp
Simon Keller
Peter van Inwagen
D. M. Armstrong
Cian Dorr
Peter Unger
John Heil
Ned Hall
Ryan Wasserman, John Hawthorne, and Mark Scala