'What is real?' has been one of the key questions of philosophy since its beginning in antiquity. But it is not just a question that philosophers ask. This Very Short Introduction discusses what reality is by looking at a variety of arguments, theories, and thought-experiments from philosophy, physics, and cognitive science.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- Introduction
- 1: What is real? Dreams and simulations
- 2: Is matter real?
- 3: Are persons real?
- 4: Is time real?
- Conclusion
- References and Further Reading