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A brief history of analytic philosophy : from Russell to Rawls, by Steve P. Schwartz

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"A Brief History of Analytic Philosophy: From Russell to Rawls presents a comprehensive overview of the historical development of all major aspects of analytic philosophy, the dominant Anglo-American philosophical tradition in the twentieth century. Features coverage of all the major subject areas and figures in analytic philosophy - including Wittgenstein, Bertrand Russell, G.E. Moore, Gottlob Frege, Carnap, Quine, Davidson, Kripke, Putnam, and many others Contains explanatory background material to help make clear technical philosophical concepts Includes listings of suggested further readings Written in a clear, direct style that presupposes little previous knowledge of philosophy "--
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eng
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xiv, 349 pages
Contents
  • Introduction: what is analytic philosophy
  • 1. Russell and Moore
  • 2. Wittgenstein, The Vienna Circle, and Logical Positivism
  • 3. Responses to Logical Positivism, Quine, Kuhn, and American Pragmatism
  • 4. Oxford Ordinary Language Philosophy and Later Wittgenstein
  • 5. Responses to Ordinary Language Philosophy: Logic, Language, and Mind
  • 6. The Rebirth of Metaphysics
  • 7. Naming, Necessity, and Natural Kinds: Kripke, Putman, and Donnellan
  • 8. Ethics and Metaethics in the Analytic Tradition
  • 9. Epilogue: Analytic Philosophy Today and Tomorrow
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9780470672075
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A brief history of analytic philosophy : from Russell to Rawls
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A brief history of analytic philosophy
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from Russell to Rawls
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by Steve P. Schwartz
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Language
eng
Summary
"A Brief History of Analytic Philosophy: From Russell to Rawls presents a comprehensive overview of the historical development of all major aspects of analytic philosophy, the dominant Anglo-American philosophical tradition in the twentieth century. Features coverage of all the major subject areas and figures in analytic philosophy - including Wittgenstein, Bertrand Russell, G.E. Moore, Gottlob Frege, Carnap, Quine, Davidson, Kripke, Putnam, and many others Contains explanatory background material to help make clear technical philosophical concepts Includes listings of suggested further readings Written in a clear, direct style that presupposes little previous knowledge of philosophy "--
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1944-
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Schwartz, Steve
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146/.409
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illustrations
Index
index present
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B808.5
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.S39 2012
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non fiction
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  • Analysis (Philosophy)
  • PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General
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A brief history of analytic philosophy : from Russell to Rawls, by Steve P. Schwartz
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Contents
Introduction: what is analytic philosophy -- 1. Russell and Moore -- 2. Wittgenstein, The Vienna Circle, and Logical Positivism -- 3. Responses to Logical Positivism, Quine, Kuhn, and American Pragmatism -- 4. Oxford Ordinary Language Philosophy and Later Wittgenstein -- 5. Responses to Ordinary Language Philosophy: Logic, Language, and Mind -- 6. The Rebirth of Metaphysics -- 7. Naming, Necessity, and Natural Kinds: Kripke, Putman, and Donnellan -- 8. Ethics and Metaethics in the Analytic Tradition -- 9. Epilogue: Analytic Philosophy Today and Tomorrow
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760978344
Dimensions
23 cm
Extent
xiv, 349 pages
Isbn
9780470672075
Lccn
2011050471
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unmediated
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rdamedia.
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  • n
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illustrations
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(OCoLC)760978344
Label
A brief history of analytic philosophy : from Russell to Rawls, by Steve P. Schwartz
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier.
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent.
Contents
Introduction: what is analytic philosophy -- 1. Russell and Moore -- 2. Wittgenstein, The Vienna Circle, and Logical Positivism -- 3. Responses to Logical Positivism, Quine, Kuhn, and American Pragmatism -- 4. Oxford Ordinary Language Philosophy and Later Wittgenstein -- 5. Responses to Ordinary Language Philosophy: Logic, Language, and Mind -- 6. The Rebirth of Metaphysics -- 7. Naming, Necessity, and Natural Kinds: Kripke, Putman, and Donnellan -- 8. Ethics and Metaethics in the Analytic Tradition -- 9. Epilogue: Analytic Philosophy Today and Tomorrow
Control code
760978344
Dimensions
23 cm
Extent
xiv, 349 pages
Isbn
9780470672075
Lccn
2011050471
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia.
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
(OCoLC)760978344

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