Metaphysics and the Modern World

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Exploring the nature of self, world, and God, this book presents metaphysics through both systematic and historical lenses. It begins with Aristotle's notion of wonder and traces the evolution of metaphysical thought from ancient Greek mythology to Christian ontological arguments. The text delves into Renaissance cosmology and concludes with key issues in the metaphysics of history, highlighting thinkers like Vico, Hegel, Cassirer, and Whitehead. This engaging account makes complex philosophical concepts accessible and enjoyable for modern readers.