Books by Derek Matravers

How can we understand another person's feelings, thoughts, words or behaviour? Through empathy, it is hoped, we might use our imaginations to shift our perspective into another person's, thereby grasping their thoughts and emotions.

This path-breaking collection of specially commissioned essays brings together an international team of leading philosophers to discuss a range of contemporary artwork.

Derek Matravers introduces students to the philosophy of art through a close examination of eight famous works of twentieth-century art.

This text presents a clear and thorough introduction to political philosophy and political thought, introducing the reader to major political thinkers and complementary secondary readings.