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12 Modern Philosophers
Belshaw, Christopher; Kemp, Gary
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Description for 12 Modern Philosophers
Paperback. 12 Modern Philosophers explores the ideas of twelve of the most influential contemporary thinkers tackling the fundamental concerns of philosophy. Each major figure from Quine, Rawls, Parfit, and Rorty to Singer, Fodor, and Nagel is examined by a specialist in the field offering an overview of their key ideas, works, and influences. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 382.
Featuring essays from leading philosophical scholars, 12 Modern Philosophers explores the works, origins, and influences of twelve of the most important late 20th Century philosophers working in the analytic tradition.
- Draws on essays from well-known scholars, including Thomas Baldwin, Catherine Wilson, Adrian Moore and Lori Gruen
- Locates the authors and their oeuvre within the context of the discipline as a whole
- Considers how contemporary philosophy both draws from, and contributes to, the broader intellectual and cultural milieu
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405152624
SKU
V9781405152624
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99-50
About Belshaw, Christopher; Kemp, Gary
Christopher Belshaw is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Staff Tutor with the Open University. He works mainly at the theoretical end of applied ethics. He is the author of Ideas (1998), Environmental Philosophy (2001), and 10 Good Questions About Life and Death (Blackwell, 2005). Another book, Annihilation: The Sense and Significance of Death, is forthcoming (2009). Gary ... Read more
Reviews for 12 Modern Philosophers
"The 12 essays by 12 different authors are clear and concise; they offer both summaries and critiques that give valuable guidance to those who are new to the writings of these thinkers." (CHOICE, 2009) “It is recommended not only to readers not yet familiar with philosophical discourse and concerns, but also to 'insiders' who wish ... Read more