Reality: A Very Short Introduction

• An engaging introduction and discussion of a key philosophical topic
• Incorporates examples from philosophy, physics, and cognitive science
• Looks at the cultural influence of the idea of 'reality' and its modern-day resonance
• Part of the best-selling Very Short Introductions series - over three million copies sold worldwide

Readership: General readers interested in the fundamental philosophical questions and students of beginner-level or undergraduate philosophy.

Jan Westerhoff, Department of Philosophy, University of Durham and School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

Jan Westerhoff read Philosophy and Oriental Studies at the universities of Cambridge and London. He is currently Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Durham.

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