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In this 1970 introduction to philosophy Mr Taylor concentrates on two central topics - explanation and meaning. He takes the argument far enough to... Læs mere
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Henry Kyburg Jr proposes here an original, carefully worked out theory of the foundations of measurement, to show how quantities can be defined, why certain mathematical... Læs mere
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T. L. Short corrects widespread misconceptions of Peirce's theory of signs and demonstrates its relevance to contemporary analytic philosophy of language, mind, and science.... Læs mere
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Dr Cargile offers here an original and sustained treatment of a range of issues and in fact presents an unfashionable defence of a platonistic ontology. The book should interest, and may well surprise, philosophers and others concerned with semantics and the foundations of logic.
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David Heyd's study will stimulate philosophers to recognise the importance of the rather neglected topic of the distinctiveness of supererogation and the difficulty of accounting for it, and to take a fresh critical look at their theories in the light of its singular importance.
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Metaphysics is usually taken to be that part of analytical philosophy which offers an account of the most basic and persuasive concepts we use, an inventory and analysis of... Læs mere
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In the first full treatment of the subject since the fifteenth century, James Ross argues that analogy is a systematic and universal feature of natural languages, with identifiable... Læs mere
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The assumption of materialism, in its many forms, Howard Robinson believes is false. In his book he presents a very forceful critique of the modern forms that materialism has taken.
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In this provocative book, Michael Tye presents his unique account of the metaphysical foundations of psychological discourse. In place of token identity theory or eliminative... Læs mere
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In this festschrift for the eminent philosopher Hilary Putnam, a team of distinguished philosophers write on a broad range of topics and thus reflect the remarkably fertile and provocative research of Putnam himself.
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'We desire all and only those things we conceive to be good; we avoid what we conceive to be bad'. In Appearances of the Good, Sergio... Læs mere
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The problem of explaining consciousness remains a problem about the meaning of language. This book argues that the problem arises from a quest that... Læs mere