This easy-to-understand introduction explores one of the four main branches of philosophy: metaphysics. Using practical examples to explore the main issues, it presents the ideas in a clear and simple way, helping to clarify and unravel the basic questions of this complex and abstract concept.

What is a table? -- What is a circle? -- Are wholes just sums of parts? -- What is a change? -- What is cause? -- How does time pass? -- What is a person? -- What is possible? -- Is nothing something? -- What is metaphysics?.