Books in the Fundamentals of Philosophy series

An introduction to the philosophy of language, this work discusses one of the areas of study in philosophy. It provides students with the tools useful to understand contemporary analytical philosophy. It includes material on Chomsky, Wittgenstein and Davidson as well as chapters on the causal theory of reference and semantic externalism.

This is an introductory textbook, organized conceptually, aimed at both philosophy students and science students taking philosophy of science courses.

A comprehensive yet accessible survey of ancient philosophy, covering Greek, Roman, and early Judeo-Christian philosophy, ideal for introductory courses in the ancient roots of modern worldviewsPart of the popular Fundamentals of Philosophy series, Ancient Philosophy is an ideal resource for beginning students as well as for advanced students wishing to hone their understanding of the philosophies of the ancient world. Clear and engaging, this book covers a representative selection of major ancient thinkers, movements, and schools of thought, including the Sophists and other significant Presocratics, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Hellenistic philosophy, the Stoics, the Skeptics, and early Judeo-Christian philosophy up to Augustine. Written by a prominent scholar and author in ancient philosophy studies, this book:* Provides an overview of important issues in the study of the philosophies of the ancient world* Explores the relevance of the theories of ancient thinkers to the modern world* Charts the progression in the ancient world from worldviews based in mythology to systems of thought based on the analysis of evidence* Presents up-to-date scholarship as well as historical material from ancient sources* Assumes no prior knowledge of philosophy and examines all arguments carefully and sequentially

Presents an accessible, up-to-date and broad-ranging survey of one of the most dynamic and often daunting sub-fields in contemporary philosophy Introduces readers to the seminal works of contemporary and historic philosophers, including Descartes, Leibniz, Russell, David Lewis, Alvin Plantinga, David M.

A clear, concise and up-to-date introduction to ethical theory which allows students to get to grips with debates in moral philosophy.

This introduction to the philosophy of art should be a useful text for students embarking on aesthetics courses.

This introductory text for students gives a thematic survey of the ideas of the major philosophers of the 17th and 18th centuries. Topics include Perception And Ideas, Matter And Motion, Necessity And Freedom, And Minds and persons.

A comprehensive introduction to political philosophy. Introduces key thinkers such as Hobbes, Locke, Marx, Mill, Berlin, Rawls and Nozick. Issues discussed include utilitarianism, liberty, rights, justice and democracy.

This title serves as an introduction to the philosophy of mind area of the undergraduate philosophy curriculum. It covers issues such as the language of thought, the road to functionalism and the problem of qualia.

Ethics: The Fundamentals explores core ideas and arguments in moral theory by introducing students to different philosophical approaches to ethics, including virtue ethics, Kantian ethics, divine command theory, and feminist ethics. * The first volume in the new Fundamentals of Philosophy series.

The methods of logic are essential to an understanding of philosophy and are crucial in the study of mathematics, computing, linguistics and many other subjects. Introducing the major concepts and techniques involved in the study of logic, this book explores formal and philosophical logic, and is for students taking introductory courses in logic.

The Philosophy of Law is a broad-reaching text that guides readers through the basic analytical and normative issues in the field, highlighting key historical and contemporary thinkers and offering a unified treatment of the various issues in the philosophy of law.

This illuminating guide places key issues and debates in the philosophy of religion in their historical contexts, highlighting the conditions that led to the development of the field.