Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) revolutionized Western philosophy, asserting that many of its central questions simply did not make sense. His work haLudwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) revolutionized Western philosophy, asserting that many of its central questions simply did not make sense. His work has been treated with reverence, disdain, confusion and voluminous analysis. Stroll offers a guide to 'the greatest modern philosopher', outlining Wittgenstein's achievements and providing a straightforward analysis of his 'three great ideas'. ...more
Robert Wicks presents a guide to the life and work of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900), the philosopher whose startling declaration that 'God is dead' Robert Wicks presents a guide to the life and work of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900), the philosopher whose startling declaration that 'God is dead' made him one of the key figures in modern thought. Designed for students, scholars and interested readers alike, this account makes many of Nietzsche's difficult ideas clear and accessible, and re-evaluates his best-known doctrines, not simply as nihilistic, but as a positive and life-affirming system of belief. ...more
Edward Feser's accessible introduction to the philosophy of John Locke (1632-1704) examines the thought of the great English empiricist in its historiEdward Feser's accessible introduction to the philosophy of John Locke (1632-1704) examines the thought of the great English empiricist in its historical context, traces its influence on subsequent thinkers and provides a critical evaluation of Locke's legacy. 'To understand Locke is to understand ourselves', writes Feser, and he argues that in Locke's philosophy we find many of the intractable debates that characterize modern intellectual and political life. ...more
Harold Noonan's introductory study presents the ideas of David Hume (1711-1776) in their original context as well as discussing their relevance to conHarold Noonan's introductory study presents the ideas of David Hume (1711-1776) in their original context as well as discussing their relevance to contemporary philosophical debate. Hume is shown to be lucid and witty critic of human nature, addressing questions such as: Can we argue that the design of the universe points to the existence of God? What makes us persons? What can we rationally believe in? ...more
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Darwinian Populations and Natural Selection
Peter Godfrey-Smith Oxford University Press 2009 Hardback
Using the concept of a 'Darwinian population' (a collection of things with the capacity to undergo change), Godfrey-Smith draws on recent developmentsUsing the concept of a 'Darwinian population' (a collection of things with the capacity to undergo change), Godfrey-Smith draws on recent developments in biology and the philosophy of science to analyse the nature of the evolutionary process. ...more
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Content and Justification Philosophical Papers Paul A Boghossian Oxford University Press 2008 Paperback
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Kierkegaard An Introduction C Stephen Evans Cambridge University Press 2009 Paperback
This lucid introduction to Soren Kierkegaard (1813-55) is organized around the philosopher's concept of the three 'stages' or 'spheres' of human existThis lucid introduction to Soren Kierkegaard (1813-55) is organized around the philosopher's concept of the three 'stages' or 'spheres' of human existence, which provide both a developmental account of the human self and an understanding of three rival views of human life and its meaning. Although Evans's discussion emphasizes the importance of Christianity for understanding Kierkegaard, it shows him to be a writer of great interest to a secular as well as a religious audience....more
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