12 Modern Philosophers by Christopher Belshaw

12 Modern Philosophers by Christopher Belshaw

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.

"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 to get a clearer view of the various debates and discussions that are taking place in philosophy today.” (Metapsychology, August 2009)

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 Kemp is Senior Lecturer in the Philosophy Department at the University of Glasgow. He works in the philosophy of logic and language, on Frege, Russell, Quine, and Davidson, and on aesthetics and philosophical themes in literature. He is the author of Quine: A Guide for the Perplexed (2005) and, with Tracy Bowell, of Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide (3rd edn. 2009).

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ISBN 13	9781405152624
ISBN 10	1405152621
Title	12 Modern Philosophers
Author	Christopher Belshaw
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	2009-01-09
Number of pages	272
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