Comprised of essays by top scholars in the field, this volume offers detailed overviews of philosophical issues raised by biology.

• Brings together a team of eminent scholars to explore the philosophical issues raised by biology
• Addresses traditional and emerging topics, spanning molecular biology and genetics, evolution, developmental biology, immunology, ecology, mind and behaviour, neuroscience, and experimentation
• Begins with a thorough introduction to the field
• Goes beyond previous treatments that focused only on evolution to give equal attention...

The Blackwell Companion to the Problem of Evil presents a collection of original essays providing both overview and insight, clarifying and evaluating the philosophical and theological "problem of evil" in its various contexts and manifestations.

• Features all original essays that explore the various forms of the problems of evil, offering theistic responses that attempt to explain evil as well as discussion of the challenges facing such explanations
• Includes section introductions with a historical essay that traces the developments of the issues explored
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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

This comprehensive collection of original essays written by an international group of scholars addresses the central themes in Latin American philosophy.

• Represents the most comprehensive survey of historical and contemporary Latin American philosophy available today
• Comprises a specially commissioned collection of essays, many of them written by Latin American authors
• Examines the history of Latin American philosophy and its current issues, traces the development of the discipline, and offers biographical sketches of key Latin American thinkers
• Showcases...

The most comprehensive survey of Wittgenstein's thought yet compiled, this volume of fifty newly commissioned essays by leading interpreters of his philosophy is a keynote addition to the Blackwell series on the world's great philosophers, covering everything from Wittgenstein's intellectual development to the latest interpretations of his hugely influential ideas. The lucid, engaging commentary also reviews Wittgenstein's historical legacy and his continued impact on contemporary philosophical debate.

A Companion to Donald Davidson presents newly commissioned essays by leading figures within contemporary philosophy. Taken together, they provide a comprehensive overview of Davidson's work across its full range, and an assessment of his many contributions to philosophy.

• Highlights the breadth of Davidson's work across philosophy
• Demonstrates the continuing influence his work has on the philosophical community
• Includes newly commissioned contributions from leading figures in contemporary philosophy
• Provides an in-depth exposition and analysis...

Wide ranging and up to date, this is the single most comprehensive treatment of the most influential political philosopher of the 20th century, John Rawls.

• An unprecedented survey that reflects the surge of Rawls scholarship since his death, and the lively debates that have emerged from his work
• Features an outstanding list of contributors, including senior as well as -next generation- Rawls scholars
• Provides careful, textually informed exegesis and well-developed critical commentary across all areas of his work, including non-Rawlsian perspectives
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A Companion to Derrida is the most comprehensive single volume reference work on the thought of Jacques Derrida. Leading scholars present a summary of his most important accomplishments across a broad range of subjects, and offer new assessments of these achievements.

• The most comprehensive single volume reference work on the thought of Jacques Derrida, with contributions from highly prominent Derrida scholars
• Unique focus on three major philosophical themes of metaphysics and epistemology; ethics, religion, and politics; and art and literature
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In A Companion to David Lewis, Barry Loewer and Jonathan Schaffer bring together top philosophers to explain, discuss, and critically extend Lewis's seminal work in original ways. Students and scholars will discover the underlying themes and complex interconnections woven through the diverse range of his work in metaphysics, philosophy of language, logic, epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, ethics, and aesthetics.

• The first and only comprehensive study of the work of David Lewis, one of the most systematic and influential philosophers of the latter...

Jon Stewart, one of the world's leading experts on the work of SOren Kierkegaard, has here compiled the most comprehensive single-volume overview of Kierkegaard studies currently available.

• Includes contributions from an international array of Kierkegaard scholars from across the disciplines
• Covers all of the major disciplines within the broad field of Kierkegaard research, including philosophy; theology and religious studies; aesthetics, the arts and literary theory; and social sciences and politics
• Elucidates Kierkegaard's contribution to each of these areas...