12 modern philosophers / edited by Christopher Belshaw and Gary Kemp.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Belshaw, Christopher.

Kemp, Gary, 1960 October 15-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Philosophy, Modern--20th century.

Philosophy, Modern.

Philosophers, Modern.

Physical Description:

ix, 254 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Twelve modern philosophers

Place of Publication:

Chichester, U.K. ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009.

Summary:

12 Modern philosophers explore the ideas of twelve of the most influential contemporary thinkers tackling the fundamental concerns of philosophy, from logic and metaphysics to ethics and political philosophy. Each major figure is examined by a specialist in the field, offering and accessible overview of their key ideas, works, and influences. What emerges is a rich and illuminating portrait of the current state of academic philosophy in the broadly Anglo-American, or “analytic,” tradition.

With a careful and critical assessment of modern philosophers’ ideas about truth, morality, logic, and meaning, we see how contemporary philosophical thought has drawn from, and contributes to, the broader intellectual and cultural milieu. Stimulating and challenging, 12 Modern Philosophers is an important and timely guide to some of the most influential thinkers of the late twentieth century.

Contents:

Introduction / Christopher Belshaw and Gary Kemp

Quine / A.W. Moore

Rawls / Thomas Baldwin

Davidson / Ernie Lepore and Kirk Ludwig

Williams / Catherine Wilson

Rorty / Alan Malachowski

Fodor / José Luis Bermúdez

Nagel / Sonia Sedivy

Kripke / Alexander Bird

Nozick / A.R. Lacey

Parfit / Jacob Ross

McDowell / Marie McGinn

Singer / Lori Gruen.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781405152617

1405152613

9781405152624

1405152621

OCLC:

232636473