# Metaphysics An Introduction **Abstract:** objects Material objects Critiques of metaphysics Free will Time Modality Persistence Causation Social ontology: the metaphysics of race. This outstanding book not only equips the reader with a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of metaphysics but provides a valuable guide to contemporary metaphysics and metaphysicians. Additional features such as exercises, annotated further reading, a glossary, and a companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/ney will help students find their way around this subject and assist teachers in the classroom. Alyssa Ney is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Rochester, USA. She is editor (with David Albert) of The Wave Function: Essays in the Metaphysics of Quantum Mechanics (2013). “An up-to-date, well-written text that is both challenging and accessible. I think that the greatest strengths of the book are its science-friendliness and the interweaving of under-represented issues, such as social construction, race, and numbers, with traditionally-favoured topics.” Matthew Slater, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Bucknell University, USA “I find the text accessible while maintaining an appropriately high level of difficulty.” Tom Roberts, Department of Sociology, Philosophy, and Anthropology; University of Exeter, UK “Exemplary clarity and concision . . . The author has presented some difficult material in a light, brisk and appealing style” Barry Lee, Department of Philosophy, University of York, UK “An excellent introduction **Authors:** [[ALYSSA NEY]]