Key Philosophers in Conversation
The Cogito interviews
Published on 22. April 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-415-18037-5 (ISBN)
Description
Key Philosophers in Conversation is a fascinating collection of interviews presenting the ideas of some of the worlds leading contemporary philosophers. Each interview features a discussion with a key philosopher looking at philosophical issues such as; the philosophy of mind, ethics, science, political philosophy and the history of philosophy.
Those interviewed are; W.V.O Quine, Michael Dummet, Mary Warnock, Hilary Putnam, Alasdair MacIntyre, Daniel Dennett, Martha Nussbaum, Roger Scruton, Bernard Williams, Jean Hampton, Richard Dawkins, Derek Parfit, Peter Strawson, David Gauthier, Hugh Mellor, John Cottingham, Adam Morton, Stefan Korner, Richard Sorabji and Nancy Cartwright.
This book offers an excellent insight to contemporary philosophy and is ideal for anyone seeking an introduction to what is happening in Philosophy today.
Those interviewed are; W.V.O Quine, Michael Dummet, Mary Warnock, Hilary Putnam, Alasdair MacIntyre, Daniel Dennett, Martha Nussbaum, Roger Scruton, Bernard Williams, Jean Hampton, Richard Dawkins, Derek Parfit, Peter Strawson, David Gauthier, Hugh Mellor, John Cottingham, Adam Morton, Stefan Korner, Richard Sorabji and Nancy Cartwright.
This book offers an excellent insight to contemporary philosophy and is ideal for anyone seeking an introduction to what is happening in Philosophy today.
Reviews / Votes
'Compelling reading ... an ideal next step for anyone who has read a little philosophy and wants to get closer to where the action really is today' - Julian Baggini, The Philosophers' Magazine'Each interview is prefaced with a short biographical note and the first three are each provided with a title summarising their main themes'
'The tone is direct and accessible, giving a good snapshot of views at the end of the century.' - Network
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
General
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
474 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-18037-5 (9780415180375)
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Andrew Pyle
Key Philosophers in Conversation
E-Book
09/2002
1st Edition
Routledge
€60.49
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Andrew Pyle
Key Philosophers in Conversation
E-Book
09/2002
1st Edition
Routledge
€60.49
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Andrew Pyle
Key Philosophers in Conversation
Book
06/1999
Routledge
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Person
Andrew Pyle is former editor of Cogito and is Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Bristol.
Content
Chapter 1 Michael Dummett; Chapter 2 Mary Warnock; Chapter 3 Willard Van Orman Quine; Chapter 4 Roger Scruton; Chapter 5 Peter Strawson; Chapter 6 Hilary Putnam; Chapter 7 Stephan Koerner; Chapter 8 Richard Dawkins; Chapter 9 Alasdair Macintyre; Chapter 10 Dan Dennett; Chapter 11 Hugh Mellor; Chapter 12 Richard Sorabji; Chapter 13 David Gauthier; Chapter 14 Bernard Williams; Chapter 15 Adam Morton; Chapter 16 Derek Parfit; Chapter 17 Nancy Cartwright; Chapter 18 John Cottingham; Chapter 19 Jean Hampton; Chapter 20 Martha Nussbaum;