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[from 'Metaphysics: the logical approach' by José A. Benardete, in 1. Philosophy / E. Nature of Metaphysics / 1. Nature of Metaphysics ]

Full Idea

In contemporary metaphysics the major areas of discussion are Platonism, essentialism, materialism and anti-realism.

Gist of Idea

Metaphysics focuses on Platonism, essentialism, materialism and anti-realism

Source

José A. Benardete (Metaphysics: the logical approach [1989], After)

Book Reference

Benardete,José A.: 'Metaphysics: The Logical Approach' [OUP 1989], p.202