Philosophy as it is
Philosophy as it is by Ted Honderich, published by Penguin Books in 1993, is a comprehensive exploration of various philosophical concepts and debates. This edition spans 540 pages and is presented in English. The book features contributions from notable philosophers, addressing topics such as morality, justice, personal identity, and the nature of mental events, providing a broad overview of modern philosophical thought.
Readers will find a diverse range of essays that critique and analyze significant philosophical theories, including utilitarianism and theories of justice. The discussions encompass various subjects, from the nature of art and love to the complexities of causation and the problem of evil. This collection serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history and surveys of philosophy, offering insights from influential thinkers and a critical examination of contemporary philosophical issues.
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Morality and art – Phillipa Foot
A critique of utilitarianism – Bernard Williams
A theory of justice – John Rawls
Distributive justice: the entitlement theory – Robert Nozick
Art as a form of life – Richard Wollheim
Love – Gabriele Taylor
Personal identity – Derek Parfit
Mental events – Donald Davidson
One determinism – Ted Honderich
Some difficulties in knowing – Stuart Hampshire
Construction of our theory of the physical workd – A.J. Ayer
The “corroboration” of theories – Hilary Putnam
A conditional analysis of the concept of causation – J.L. Mackie
God, possible worlds and the problem of evil – Alvin Plantings
Possible worlds – Robert C. Stalmaker
Identity and necessity – Saul Kripke
Meaning and truth – P.E. Strawson
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