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This collection of newly comissioned essays by international contributors offers a representative overview of the most important developments in contemporary philosophical logic. Presents controversies in philosophical implications and applications of formal symbolic logic. Surveys major trends and offers original insights.

The most comprehensive survey of WittgensteinΓÇÖs thought yet compiled, this volume of fifty newly commissioned essays by leading interpreters of his philosophy is a keynote addition to the Blackwell series on the worldΓÇÖs great philosophers, covering everything from WittgensteinΓÇÖs intellectual development to the latest interpretations of his hugely influential ideas. The lucid, engaging commentary also reviews WittgensteinΓÇÖs historical legacy and his continued impact on contemporary philosophical debate.

A Companion to Schopenhauer provides a comprehensive guide to all the important facets of Schopenhauer s philosophy. The volume contains 26 newly commissioned essays by prominent Schopenhauer scholars working in the field today.

In this Companion, a cast of established and rising stars in philosophy lays out the historical roots, the celebrated expressions, the controversies, and the contemporary determinations of rationalist thought.

A Companion to the Philosophy of Action provides a comprehensive overview of the central issues and processes relating to human actions. Specially commissioned chapters from international experts cover all facets of philosophy of action - from key figures and terminology to some of the more controversial problems in the field.

The aim of philosophy of technology is to help us understand technology s complex interrelationships with the environment, society, culture and with our very existence. A Companion to the Philosophy of Technology is the first comprehensive, authoritative reference source for this burgeoning and increasingly important field.

The articles in this new edition of A Companion to Philosophy ofLaw and Legal Theory have been updated throughout, and theaddition of ten new articles ensures that the volume continues tooffer the most up-to-date coverage of current thinking inlegal philosophy.

A survey of prominent philosophical thinkers in both the western and non-western traditions over the past 2000 years. The text provides authoritative coverage of the major Asian (Indian, Chinese, Japanese), African and Islamic philosophers, as well as European and American thinkers.

Applied or practical ethics is a major growth area in philosophy today, and a good many issues in moral, social, and political life have come under philosophical scrutiny in recent years. This volume attempts to give an account of a great many of these issues.

This volume of newly commissioned essays provides comprehensive coverage of African philosophy, ranging across disciplines and throughout the ages. * Offers a distinctive historical treatment of African philosophy. * Covers all the main branches of philosophy as addressed in the African tradition.

Jon Stewart, one of the world s leading experts on the work of Soren Kierkegaard, has here compiled the most comprehensive single-volume overview of Kierkegaard studies currently available.

This volume in the Blackwell Companions to Philosophy series focuses on the main themes and topics in the philosophy of literature. It is composed of all newly commissioned essays, written by the top scholars in the field. Note: I received a lot of advice on this project over several iterations.

A Companion to the Philosophy of Time presents the broadest treatment of this subject yet; 32 specially commissioned articles - written by an international line-up of experts provide an unparalleled reference work for students and specialists alike in this exciting field.

The philosophy of historiography examines our representations and knowledge of the past, the relation between evidence, inference, explanation, and narrative. The philosophy of history is the direct philosophical examination of history, whether it is necessary or contingent, whether it has a direction, or whether it is coincidental.

The Blackwell Companion to Heidegger is a complete guide to the work and thought of Martin Heidegger, one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century.

This companion provides original, scholarly, and cutting-edge essays that cover the whole range of Hegel s mature thought and his lasting influence.

Written by an outstanding international team of scholars, this Companion explores the profound influence of Socrates on the history of Western philosophy. * A survey exploring the profound influence of Socrates on the history of Western philosophy. * Discusses the life of Socrates and key philosophical doctrines associated with him.

A Companion to Phenomenology and Existentialism is a complete guide to two of the dominant movements of philosophy in the twentieth century. Written by a team of leading scholars, including Dagfinn Follesdal, J.N.

A Companion to Arthur C. Danto paints a detailed portrait of one the most significant figures in twentieth-century philosophy and art criticism, offering unparalleled coverage of all aspects of Danto's writings, artworks, and thought. Edited by two long-time colleagues of Arthur Danto, this interdisciplinary resource presents more than 40 original essays from both prominent Danto scholars and leading practitioners from various sub-fields of philosophy.The Companion illuminates Danto's many contributions to the artworld, aesthetics, criticism, and philosophy of knowledge, action, science, history, and politics. The essays explore central concepts and intersecting themes in Danto's writings while providing new interventions into the areas of philosophy in which Danto engaged. Topics include Danto's mode of writing and art production, his critical engagement with artists and philosophers, conflicts in Danto's views and in interpretations of his works, and much more.An important addition to Danto studies, A Companion to Arthur C. Danto is essential reading for practitioners, scholars, and advanced students looking for a critical, provocative, and insightful treatment of Danto's philosophy, art, and criticism.

A COMPANION TO CHOMSKYWidely considered to be one of the most important public intellectuals of our time, Noam Chomsky has revolutionized modern linguistics. His thought has had a profound impact upon the philosophy of language, mind, and science, as well as the interdisciplinary field of cognitive science which his work helped to establish. Now, in this new Companion dedicated to his substantial body of work and the range of its influence, an international assembly of prominent linguists, philosophers, and cognitive scientists reflect upon the interdisciplinary reach of Chomsky's intellectual contributions.Balancing theoretical rigor with accessibility to the non-specialist, the Companion is organized into eight sections--including the historical development of Chomsky's theories and the current state of the art, comparison with rival usage-based approaches, and the relation of his generative approach to work on linguistic processing, acquisition, semantics, pragmatics, and philosophy of language. Later chapters address Chomsky's rationalist critique of behaviorism and related empiricist approaches to psychology, as well as his insistence upon a "Galilean" methodology in cognitive science. Following a brief discussion of the relation of his work in linguistics to his work on political issues, the book concludes with an essay written by Chomsky himself, reflecting on the history and character of his work in his own words.A significant contribution to the study of Chomsky's thought, A Companion to Chomsky is an indispensable resource for philosophers, linguists, psychologists, advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and general readers with interest in Noam Chomsky's intellectual legacy as one of the great thinkers of the twentieth century.

Offers comprehensive treatment of Thomas Hobbes's thought, providing readers with different ways of understanding Hobbes as a systematic philosopherAs one of the founders of modern political philosophy, Thomas Hobbes is best known for his ideas regarding the nature of legitimate government and the necessity of society submitting to the absolute authority of sovereign power. Yet Hobbes produced a wide range of writings, from translations of texts by Homer and Thucydides, to interpretations of Biblical books, to works devoted to geometry, optics, morality, and religion. Hobbes viewed himself as presenting a unified method for theoretical and practical science--an interconnected system of philosophy that provides many entry points into his thought.A Companion to Hobbes is an expertly curated collection of essays offering close textual engagement with the thought of Thomas Hobbes in his major works while probing his ideas regarding natural philosophy, mathematics, human nature, civil philosophy, religion, and more. The Companion discusses the ways in which scholars have tried to understand the unity and diversity of Hobbes's philosophical system and examines the reception of the different parts of Hobbes's philosophy by thinkers such as René Descartes, Margaret Cavendish, David Hume, and Immanuel Kant. Presenting a diversity of fresh perspectives by both emerging and established scholars, this volume:* Provides a comprehensive treatment of Hobbes's thought in his works, including Elements of Law, Elements of Philosophy, and Leviathan* Explores the connecting points between Hobbes' metaphysics, epistemology, mathematics, natural philosophy, morality, and civil philosophy* Offers readers strategies for understanding how the parts of Hobbes's philosophical system fit together* Examines Hobbes's philosophy of mathematics and his attempts to understand geometrical objects and definitions* Considers Hobbes's philosophy in contexts such as the natural state of humans, gender relations, and materialist worldviews* Challenges conceptions of Hobbes's moral theory and his views about the rights of sovereignsPart of the acclaimed Blackwell Companions to Philosophy series, A Companion to Hobbes is an invaluable resource for scholars and advanced students of Early modern thought, particularly those from disciplines such as History of Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Intellectual History, History of Politics, Political Theory, and English.

The first anthology devoted to the theory and practice of all forms of public philosophyA Companion to Public Philosophy brings together in a single volume the diverse practices, modalities, and perspectives of this rapidly growing field. Forty-two chapters written by established practitioners and newer voices alike consider questions ranging from the definition of public philosophy to the value of public philosophy to both society and philosophy itself. Throughout the book, philosophers offer insights into the different publics they have engaged, the topics they have explored, the methods they have used and the lessons they have learned from these engagements.The Companion explores important philosophical issues concerning the practice of philosophy in the public sphere, how public philosophy relates to advocacy, philosophical collaborations with political activists, locations where public philosophy can be done, and more. Many essays highlight underserved topics such as effective altruism, fat activism, trans activism, indigenous traditions, and Africana philosophy, while other essays set the stage for rigorous debates about the boundaries of public philosophy and its value as a legitimate way to do philosophy.* Discusses the range of approaches that professional philosophers can use to engage with non-academic audiences* Explores the history and impact of public philosophy from the time of Socrates to the modern era* Highlights the work of public philosophers concerning issues of equity, social justice, environmentalism, and medical ethics* Covers the modalities used by contemporary public philosophers, including film and television, podcasting, internet memes, and community-engaged teaching* Includes essays by those who bring philosophy to corporations, government policy, consulting, American prisons, and activist groups across the political spectrumA Companion to Public Philosophy is essential reading for philosophers from all walks of life who are invested in and curious about the ways that philosophy can impact the public and how the public can impact philosophy. It is also an excellent text for undergraduate and graduate courses on the theory and practice of public philosophy as well as broader courses on philosophy, normative ethics, and comparative and world philosophy.

"This impressive book does much to confirm Shand's conviction that the 'long' nineteenth century, from Kant to Bergson, was the most vibrant period in Western philosophy since the Ancient Greeks. It provides expert guidance to readers seeking further understanding of famous figures like Nietzsche and Marx, acquaintance with unjustly neglected thinkers such as Bradley and Taine, or a perspicuous overview of an age of remarkable intellectual energy."--David Cooper, Durham University "This volume provides an excellent survey of the diverse philosophical strands in the second great intellectual revolution in human history -- the post-Enlightenment upsurge that rivalled and completed the Greek beginning. The contributions, which range from Kant to Bergson, are marked by impeccable scholarship and philosophical sophistication. This book will be invaluable for students and advanced researchers alike."--Michael Inwood, Trinity College, Oxford "Wiley Blackwell, and editor John Shand, have produced a wonderful volume devoted to nineteenth-century philosophy. Aside from the quality of the individual articles, the volume includes a wide-ranging selection of thinkers working during a volatile time in the academy. Most laudable is the inclusion of works by Bretano, Bradley, and Bergson alongside the standard figures (Kant, Hegel, Mill, etc.), and the inclusion of American pragmatism. This is a must-have volume, not only for philosophers, but for anyone wanting to get a grasp on the intellectual turmoil that informs our ideas to this day. I recommend it enthusiastically."--Michelle Gilmore-Grier, University of San Diego Philosophy in the nineteenth century was characterized by new ways of thinking, a desperate searching for new truths. As science, art, and religion were transformed by social pressures and changing worldviews, old certainties fell away, leaving many with a terrifying sense of loss and a realization that the dominant systems of thought needed to be profoundly reimagined. A Companion to Nineteenth-Century Philosophy surveys the major intellectual developments, setbacks, upsets, and revolutions in the study and practice of philosophy during the nineteenth century, and reveals the origins of contemporary trends in the discipline. Beginning with an examination of Kant's Transcendental Idealism, which was instrumental in the fundamental philosophical shifts that marked the beginning of this new and radical age in the history of philosophy, John Shand guides readers chronologically and thematically through the ideological turning points of this historically transitional period. Chapters written by an international and multi-disciplinary group of scholars examine the most significant and influential philosophers of the era, including Hegel, Fichte, Schopenhauer, Mill, Kierkegaard, Marx, Nietzsche, and Bradley, as well as their interlocutors Sidgwick, Peirce, Husserl, Frege, and Bergson whose thought laid the groundwork for the modern era. Historically informative and philosophically thorough, A Companion to Nineteenth-Century Philosophy is an authoritative and readable reference that paints a vivid picture of the philosophical landscape of the nineteenth century which shaped the modern world.