Böcker av Robert C. Koons

The Atlas of Reality: A Comprehensive Guide to Metaphysics presents an extensive examination of the key topics, concepts, and guiding principles of metaphysics.* Represents the most comprehensive guide to metaphysics available today* Offers authoritative coverage of the full range of topics that comprise the field of metaphysics in an accessible manner while considering competing views* Explores key concepts such as space, time, powers, universals, and composition with clarity and depth* Articulates coherent packages of metaphysical theses that include neo-Aristotelian, Quinean, Armstrongian, and neo-Humean* Carefully tracks the use of common assumptions and methodological principles in metaphysics

Presents an accessible, up-to-date and broad-ranging survey of one of the most dynamic and often daunting sub-fields in contemporary philosophy Introduces readers to the seminal works of contemporary and historic philosophers, including Descartes, Leibniz, Russell, David Lewis, Alvin Plantinga, David M.

The author argues that a logical paradox lies at the root of a number of persistent puzzles in game theory, in particular those concerning rational agents who seek to establish some kind of reputation. This analysis provides an understanding of how the rational agent model can account for the emergence of rules, practices and institutions.