Authors:Dominic Murphy, Michael Bishop,
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: critics, philosophers, stich
Number of Pages: 280
Published: 2009-04-13
List price: $36.95
ISBN-10: 1405112069
ISBN-13: 9781405112062
Through a collection of original essays from leading philosophical scholars, Stich and His Critics provides a thorough assessment of the key themes in the career of philosopher Stephen Stich. Provides a collection of original essays from some of the world’s most distinguished philosophers Explores some of philosophy’s most hotly-debated contemporary topics, including mental representation, theory of mind, nativism, moral philosophy, and naturalized epistemology
Author: Robert B. Brandom
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: critics, philosophers, rorty
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 2000-10-10
List price: $41.95
ISBN-10: 0631209824
ISBN-13: 9780631209829
Thirteen of the most distinguished living philosophers - including Donald Davidson, Jürgen Habermas, Hilary Putnam, John McDowell, Jacques Bouveresse, and Daniel Dennett - assess Richard Rorty’s arguments for revising our philosophical conceptions of truth, reality, objectivity, and justification. These essays, together with Rorty’s substantial replies to each, and other new material by him, offer by far the most thorough and thoughtful discussion of the work of the thinker who has been called ’the most interesting philosopher alive.’
Author: Dale Jamieson
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: critics, philosophers, singer
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 1999-06-25
List price: $46.95
ISBN-10: 155786909X
ISBN-13: 9781557869098
This is the first book devoted to the work of Peter Singer, one of the leaders of the practical ethics movement, and one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century. Singer’s metaethical views, his normative theory and his substantive positions on such matters as the moral status of animals, the sanctity of human life and famine relief are all subjected to scrutiny. The volume contains new essays by leading philosophers from three continents. Singer’s reply to his critics importantly supplements what he has previously written and will be essential reading for anyo
Authors:Cynthia Macdonald, Graham Macdonald,
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: critics, philosophers, mcdowell
Number of Pages: 264
Published: 2006-10-02
List price: $110.95
ISBN-10: 1405106239
ISBN-13: 9781405106238
The most comprehensive discussion available of the work of philosopher, John McDowell. Contains newly commissioned papers by distinguished philosophers on McDowell’s work, along with substantial replies to each by McDowell himself. The contributors are philosophers with international reputations for their work in the areas in which they are contributing. Covers the whole of McDowell’s philosophy, including his contributions in ancient philosophy, moral philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, metaphysics and epistemology. McDowell’s replies to the contributions in this vol
Author: Folger Collective on Early Women Critics
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Keywords: women, critics, collective, anthology, folger
Number of Pages: 443
Published: 1995-11-01
List price: $22.95
ISBN-10: 0253209633
ISBN-13: 9780253209634
"... the anthology is engaging and informative and should stimulate further research into this fascinating yet neglected area." -- English"... most interest are newly recovered materials... with several works appearing in English translation for the first time. The excellent introductions and reference notes along with the samplings of writings will pique the interest of students of both literature and history. A good readings text for college students and anyone interested in the development of literature and culture." -- Library JournalThis anthology demonstrates women’s participation
Author: Anthony Giddens
Publisher: Polity
Keywords: critics, way, third
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 2000-05-25
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0745624502
ISBN-13: 9780745624501
The idea of finding a ’third way’ in politics has become a focus of discussion across the world. Political leaders, in the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America claim to be following its principles. Yet the notion has also attracted much criticism. Some say it is an empty concept without any real content. Critics from the more traditional left argue that it is a betrayal of left-wing ideals. Anthony Giddens’s The Third Way (Polity Press, 1998) is regarded by many as the key text of third way politics. Translated into twenty-five languages, it has shaped the developme
Author: John McGowan
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Keywords: critics, postmodernism
Number of Pages: 296
Published: 1991-04
List price: $68.50
ISBN-10: 0801424941
ISBN-13: 9780801424946
John McGowan brings a fresh perspective to ongoing debates about the political implications of postmodernist thought and the relationship of intellectuals to contemporary culture. In addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the philosophical context of postmodernism, he considers the kinds of freedom and oppositional politics that are possible under postmodern conditions.
