Contemporary materialism : a reader / [edited by] Paul K. Moser and J.D. Trout.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Moser, Paul K., 1957-

Trout, J. D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Materialism.

Philosophy, Contemporary--20th century.

Philosophy, Contemporary.

Physical Description:

x, 378 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1995.

Summary:

"Contemporary Materialism" presents an important collection of recent work on materialism in connection with metaphysics, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind and theories of value. This anthology charts the contemporary problems, positions and themes on the topic of materialism. It illuminates materialism's complex intersection with related subjects such as cognition and psychology. By gathering a wide-range of philosophical interventions around the subject of materialism, this anthology provides a valuable discussion of how materialism can effectively serve the purposes of philosophical assessment. To further assist the reader, it also contains an extensive bibliography on contemporary materialism.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [371]-374) and index.

ISBN:

0415108632

0415108640

OCLC:

31012939