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Why There Is Something Rather than Nothing

by Bede Rundle

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This work offers an explanation of fundamental facts of existence in purely philosophical terms, without appeal either to theology or cosmology. It will provoke and intrigue anyone who wonders about these questions.

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Bede Rundle is Fellow and Tutor in Philosophy at Trinity College, University of Oxford.

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Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
DDC/MDS: 110 — Philosophy & psychology Metaphysics (existence, purpose, and the nature of reality) Metaphysics
LCC: BL51 .R93 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Philosophy of religion. Psychology of religion. Religion
BISAC: PHI PHILOSOPHY Religious

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Languages: English
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Published: 2004
Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
DDC/MDS: 110
LCC: BL51 .R93

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