<strong>Physicalism</strong> the thesis that everything is physical is one of the mostcontroversial problems in philosophy. Its adherents argue that there is no... » 

Physicalism the thesis that everything is physical is one of the mostcontroversial problems in philosophy. Its adherents argue that there is no moreimportant doctrine in philosophy whilst its opponents claim that its role isgreatly exaggerated. In this superb introduction to the problem Daniel Stoljarfocuses on three fundamental questions the interpretation truth andphilosophical significance of physicalism. Additional features include chaptersummaries annotated further reading and a glossary of technical terms makingPhysicalism ideal for those coming to the problem for the first time. «