The Bloomsbury companion to analytic philosophy

Dainton, Barry, 1958- (Added Author). Robinson, Howard. (Added Author).

Summary: Featuring chapters on the latest developments in fifteen core subjects in analytic philosophy, The Bloomsbury Companion to Analytic Philosophy is an essential guide for all those working in the field today. Introducing its history and looking ahead to new research directions, this companion brings together a team of internationally renowned philosophers to explore the major concepts, thinkers and areas of inquiry in the analytic tradition With an extensive glossary, an annotated bibliography, a timeline of major events and publications, and a guide to further resources, this comprehensive co.

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Physical Description: 1 online resource (xviii, 675 pages)
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Publisher: London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2015.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 628-658) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Note continued: 17. Philosophy and Language / Barry C. Smith -- 18. Meaning, Normativity, and Naturalism / Richard Gaskin -- 19. Philosophy of Science / James Ladyman -- 20. Philosophy of Physics / Barry Loewer -- 21. Causation / Helen Beebee -- 22. Metaphysics / E.J. Lowe -- 23. Philosophy of Mind: Consciousness, Intentionality and Ignorance / Daniel Stoljar -- 24. Personal Identity: Are We Ontological Trash? / Mark Johnston -- 25. Free Will / Ferenc Huoranszki -- 26. Knowledge / Allan Hazlett -- 27. The Philosophy of Perception: An Introduction / Paul Snowdon -- 28. Practical Reasons: The Problem of Gridlock / Ruth Chang -- 29. Moral Demands and Ethical Theory: The Case of Consequentialism / Attila Tanyi -- 30. Political Obligation, and the Site and Scope of Justice / Andres Moles -- pt. III New Directions in Analytic Philosophy / Howard Robinson -- 31. Coda A: What is Analytic Philosophy? / Howard Robinson -- 32. Coda B: Analytic versus Continental / Howard Robinson.
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