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The occult life of Jesus of Nazareth: Given on spiritual authority, from spirits who were contemporary mortals with Jesus while on the earth. Given through the mediumship of Alexander Smyth

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Essays examining the resurgence of the Mother Goddess religion among contemporary Vietnamese following the economic “Renovation” period in Vietnam. Anthropologists explore the forces that compel individuals to become mediums and the social repercussions of their decisions and interactions. SEAPS-23

Possessed by the Spirits: Mediumship in Contemporary Vietnamese Communities

Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics

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In a series of thought-provoking and original essays, eighteen leading philosophers engage in head-to-head debates of nine of the most cutting edge topics in contemporary metaphysics.

  • Explores the fundamental questions in contemporary metaphysics in a series of eighteen original essays – 16 of which are newly commissioned for this volume
  • Features an introductory essay by the editors on the nature of metaphysics to prepare the reader for ongoing discussions
  • Offers readers the unique opportunity to observe leading philosophers engage in head-to-head debate on cutting-edge metaphysical topics
  • Provides valuable insights into the flourishing field of contemporary metaphysics

Contemporary Debates in Metaphysics

Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction

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Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction is for students who have already done an introductory philosophy course. Michael J. Loux provides a fresh look at the central topics in metaphysics, making this essential reading for any student of the subject. This third edition is revised and updated and includes two new chapters on Time and Causation.

Topics addressed include:
· the problem of universals
· the nature of abstract entities
· the problem of individuation
· the nature of modality
· identity through time
· the nature of time
· the Realism/anti-Realism debate

Wherever possible, Michael J. Loux relates contemporary views to their classical sources in the history of philosophy. As an experienced teacher of philosophy and an important contributor to recent debates, Loux is uniquely qualified to write this book.

· the third edition retains the student -friendly features of previous editions:
· chapter overviews summarizing the main topics of study
· examples to clarify difficult concepts annotated further reading at the end of each chapter
· endnotes and a full bibliography

Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction