The Blackwell Companion to Philosophy (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy)

The Blackwell Companion to Philosophy (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy)

by Nicholas Bunnin (Editor), Eric Tsui–James (Editor)

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In this comprehensive and authoritative volume, philosophers explore the issues, controversies and problems which arise from the study of philosophy - from specific specialized subject areas to the work of great historical figures. Personal overviews by John Searle and Bernard Williams establish an emphasis on developments over recent decades.The Companion functions primarily as a flexible and distinctive introductory textbook, but even advanced students will welcome its stimulating and accessible chapters and the guidance provided by cross references, glossary entries, boxed highlights, bibliographies, discussion questions, and further reading.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 800
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
Published: 18 Dec 1995

ISBN 10: 0631187898
ISBN 13: 9780631187899

Author Bio
Nicholas Bunnin studied at Harvard university and Corpus Crhisti College, Oxford. He is Fellow at the University of Essex and DIrector of the Philosophy Project at hte Centre for Modern Chinese Studeis at eh University of Oxford.

Eric Tsui-James lectured in Philosophy at St. Hilda's College Oxford before becoming Associated Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong.