Key Philosophers in Conversation: The Cogito InterviewsKey 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. |
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Contents
Michael Dummett | 1 |
Mary Warnock | 8 |
Willard Van Orman Quine | 17 |
Roger Scruton | 26 |
Peter Strawson | 36 |
Hilary Putnam | 44 |
Stephan Korner | 55 |
Richard Dawkins | 65 |
Richard Sorabji | 114 |
David Gauthier | 129 |
Bernard Williams | 142 |
Adam Morton | 164 |
Derek Parfit | 179 |
Nancy Cartwright | 196 |
John Cottingham | 215 |
Jean Hampton | 231 |
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| Title | Key Philosophers in Conversation: The Cogito Interviews |
| Editor | Andrew Pyle |
| Publisher | Psychology Press, 1999 |
| ISBN | 0415180376, 9780415180375 |
| Length | 256 pages |
| Subjects | › › Philosophy / History & Surveys / Modern |
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