Overview

David Armstrong sets out his metaphysical system in a set of concise and lively chapters each dealing with one aspect of the world.

Foundational Assumption

He begins with the assumption that all that exists is the physical world of space-time.

Metaphysical Scheme

On this foundation he constructs a coherent metaphysical scheme that gives plausible answers to many of the great problems of metaphysics.

Topics Covered

He gives accounts of properties, relations, and particulars; laws of nature; modality; abstract objects such as numbers; and time and mind.