The Continuum Companion to Locke
Author | : S.-J. Savonius-Wroth |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2010-05-06 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0826428118 |
history, as well as Enlightenment studies." --Book Jacket.
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Author | : S.-J. Savonius-Wroth |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2010-05-06 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0826428118 |
history, as well as Enlightenment studies." --Book Jacket.
Author | : Leon Horsten |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 646 |
Release | : 2011-06-02 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1441118640 |
The Continuum Companion to Philosophical Logic offers the definitive guide to a key area of contemporary philosophy. The book covers all the fundamental areas of philosophical logic - topics that have continued to attract interest historically as well as topics that have emerged more recently as active areas of research. Seventeen specially commissioned essays from an international team of experts reveal where important work continues to be done in the area and, most valuably, the exciting new directions the field is taking. The Companion explores issues pertaining to classical logic and its rivals, extensional and intensional extensions of classical logic, semantics for parts of natural language, and the application of logic in the theory of rationality. Crucially the emphasis is on the role that logic plays in understanding philosophical problems. Featuring a series of indispensable research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a detailed list of resources, a bibliography and a companion website, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in contemporary philosophical logic.
Author | : Alan Bailey |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 473 |
Release | : 2012-03-08 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1441114610 |
David Hume (1711-1776), philosopher, historian, and essayist, is widely considered to be Britain's greatest philosopher.One of the leading intellectual figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, his major works and central ideas, especially his radical empiricism and his critique of the pretensions of philosophical rationalism, remain hugely influential on contemporary philosophers. This comprehensive and accessible guide to Hume's life and work includes 21 specially commissioned essays, written by a team of leading experts, covering every aspect of Hume's thought. The Companion presents details of Hume's life, historical and philosophical context, a comprehensive overview of all the key themes and topics apparent in his work, including his accounts of causal reasoning, scepticism, the soul and the self, action, reason, free will, miracles, natural religion, politics, human nature, women, economics and history, and an account of his reception and enduring influence. This is an essential reference tool for anyone working in the fields of Hume Studies and Eighteenth-Century Philosophy.
Author | : Andrew Cullison |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 353 |
Release | : 2012-08-09 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1441196897 |
The Continuum Companion to Epistemology offers the definitive guide to a key area of contemporary philosophy. The book covers all the fundamental questions asked by epistemology - areas that have continued to attract interest historically as well as topics that have emerged more recently as active areas of research. Sixteen specially commissioned essays from an international team of experts reveal where important work continues to be done in the area and, most valuably, the exciting new directions the field is taking. The Companion explores issues pertaining to foundationalism, coherentism, infinitism, reliabilism, proper functionalism, evidentialism, skepticism, contextualism, epistemic relativism, intuition and experience. Featuring a series of indispensable research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a chronology, a detailed list of resources and a fully annotated bibliography, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in contemporary epistemology.
Author | : Matthew Stuart |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 598 |
Release | : 2015-11-09 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1405178159 |
This collection of 28 original essays examines the diverse scope of John Locke’s contributions as a celebrated philosopher, empiricist, and father of modern political theory. Explores the impact of Locke’s thought and writing across a range of fields including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, political theory, education, religion, and economics Delves into the most important Lockean topics, such as innate ideas, perception, natural kinds, free will, natural rights, religious toleration, and political liberalism Identifies the political, philosophical, and religious contexts in which Locke’s views developed, with perspectives from today’s leading philosophers and scholars Offers an unprecedented reference of Locke’s contributions and his continued influence
Author | : Sami Pihlström |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 337 |
Release | : 2011-06-30 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 144113445X |
The Continuum Companion to Pragmatism offers the definitive guide to a key area of contemporary philosophy. The book covers all the fundamental questions asked by pragmatism - areas that have continued to attract interest historically as well as topics that have emerged more recently as active areas of research. Twelve specially commissioned essays from an international team of experts reveal where important work continues to be done in the area and, most valuably, the exciting new directions the field is taking. The Companion explores issues pertaining to aesthetics, economics, education, ethics, history, law, metaphysics, politics, race, religion, science and technology, language, and social theory. Featuring a series of indispensable research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a chronology, a detailed list of resources and a fully annotated bibliography, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in contemporary pragmatism or modern American philosophy more generally.
Author | : Gary Banham |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 410 |
Release | : 2012-02-16 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 144111257X |
Including over 500 specially commissioned entries from a team of leading international scholars, this is an essential reference to Kant's thought, writings and continuing influence.
Author | : Patricia Sheridan |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2010-04-18 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0826489842 |
A concise and coherent overview of Locke, ideal for second- or third-year undergraduates who require more than just a simple introduction to his thought.
Author | : Neil A. Manson |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2012-05-10 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1441137084 |
The Continuum Companion to Metaphysics offers the definitive guide to a key area of contemporary philosophy. The book covers all the fundamental questions asked in metaphysics - areas that have continued to attract interest historically as well as topics that have emerged more recently as active areas of research. Eleven specially commissioned essays from an international team of experts discuss research problems and methods in metaphysics, reveal where important work continues to be done in the area and, most valuably, indicate exciting new directions the field is taking. The Companion explores issues pertaining to modality, universals and abstract objects, naturalism and physicalism, mind, material constitution, endurantism and perdurantism, personal identity, personal identity, free will, and God. Featuring a series of indispensable research tools, including an A to Z index of key terms and concepts, a detailed list of research resources and a fully annotated bibliography, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in contemporary metaphysics.
Author | : Manuel Garcia-Carpintero |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 303 |
Release | : 2012-01-12 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1441196382 |
The Continuum Companion to Philosophy of Language offers the definitive guide to contemporary philosophy of language. The book covers all the fundamental questions asked by the philosophy of language - areas that have continued to attract interest historically as well as topics that have emerged more recently as active areas of research. Ten specially commissioned essays from an international team of experts reveal where important work continues to be done in the area and, most valuably, the exciting new directions the field is taking. The Companion explores issues pertaining to the nature of language, form semantics, theories of meaning, reference, intensional contexts, context-dependence, pragmatics, the normativity of language, analyticity, a priority and modality. Featuring a series of indispensable research tools, including an A to Z of key terms and concepts, a detailed list of resources and a fully annotated bibliography, this is the essential reference tool for anyone working in the philosophy of language.