Comprised of twenty-nine specially commissioned essays, A Companion to Hume examines the depth of the philosophies and influence of one of history's most remarkable thinkers.
Demonstrates the range of Hume's work and illuminates the ongoing debates that it has generated
Organized by subject, with introductions to each section to orient the reader
Explores topics such as knowledge, passion, morality, religion, economics, and politics
Examines the paradoxes of Hume's thought and his legacy, covering the methods, themes, and consequences of his...
Comprised of twenty-nine specially commissioned essays, A Companion to Hume examines the depth of the philosophies and influence of one of hist...
With nearly 300 entries on key concepts, review essays on central issues, and self-profiles by leading scholars, this companion is the most comprehensive and up-to-date single volume reference guide to epistemology.
Epistemology from A-Z is comprised of 296 articles on important epistemological concepts that have been extensively revised to bring the volume up-to-date, with many new and re-written entries reflecting developments in the field
Includes 20 new self-profiles by leading epistemologists
Contains 10 new review essays on central issues of epistemology
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With nearly 300 entries on key concepts, review essays on central issues, and self-profiles by leading scholars, this companion is the most comprehens...
This monumental collection of new and recent essays from an international team of eminent scholars represents the best contemporary critical thinking relating to both literary and philosophical studies of literature.
Helpfully groups essays into the field's main sub-categories, among them 'Relations Between Philosophy and Literature', 'Emotional Engagement and the Experience of Reading', 'Literature and the Moral Life', and 'Literary Language'
Offers a combination of analytical precision and literary richness
Represents an unparalleled work of reference for students...
This monumental collection of new and recent essays from an international team of eminent scholars represents the best contemporary critical thinking ...
A Companion to Metaphysics provides a survey of the whole of metaphysics and includes articles by many of the most distinguished scholars in the field.
A Companion to Metaphysics provides a survey of the whole of metaphysics and includes articles by many of the most distinguished scholars in th...
In this extensively revised and updated edition, 168 alphabetically arranged articles provide comprehensive treatment of the main topics and writers in this area of aesthetics.
Written by prominent scholars covering a wide-range of key topics in aesthetics and the philosophy of art
Features revised and expanded entries from the first edition, as well as new chapters on recent developments in aesthetics and a larger number of essays on non-Western thought about art
Unique to this edition are six overview essays on the history of aesthetics in the West from...
In this extensively revised and updated edition, 168 alphabetically arranged articles provide comprehensive treatment of the main topics and writers i...
The Blackwell Companion to Aristotle provides in-depth studies of the main themes of Aristotle's thought, from art to zoology.
The most comprehensive single volume survey of the life and work of Aristotle
Comprised of 40 newly commissioned essays from leading experts
Coves the full range of Aristotle's work, from his 'theoretical' inquiries into metaphysics, physics, psychology, and biology, to the practical and productive -sciences- such as ethics, politics, rhetoric, and art
The Blackwell Companion to Aristotle provides in-depth studies of the main themes of Aristotle's thought, from art to zoology.
Written by an outstanding international team of scholars, this Companion explores the profound influence of Socrates on the history of Western philosophy.
Discusses the life of Socrates and key philosophical doctrines associated with him
Covers the whole range of Socratic studies from the ancient world to contemporary European philosophy
Examines Socrates' place in the larger philosophical traditions of the Hellenistic world, the Roman Empire, the Arabic world, the Renaissance, and contemporary Europe
Addresses interdisciplinary subjects such as...
Written by an outstanding international team of scholars, this Companion explores the profound influence of Socrates on the history of Western ...
A collection of more than 30 specially commissioned essays, this volume surveys the work of the 17th-century philosopher-scientist commonly regarded as the founder of modern philosophy, while integrating unique essays detailing the context and impact of his work.
Covers the full range of historical and philosophical perspectives on the work of Descartes
Discusses his seminal contributions to our understanding of skepticism, mind-body dualism, self-knowledge, innate ideas, substance, causality, God, and the nature of animals
Explores the philosophical...
A collection of more than 30 specially commissioned essays, this volume surveys the work of the 17th-century philosopher-scientist commonly regarded a...
