Description
A Brief History of Analytic Philosophy: From Russell to Rawls presents a comprehensive overview of the historical development of all major aspects of analytic philosophy, the dominant Anglo-American philosophical tradition in the twentieth century.
About the Author
Stephen P. Schwartz is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Ithaca College, New York. He has published numerous articles in leading analytic philosophy journals.
Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9780470672082
Author Stephen P. Schwartz
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 476g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 18mm
- Features coverage of all the major subject areas and figures in analytic philosophy - including Wittgenstein, Bertrand Russell, G.E. Moore, Gottlob Frege, Carnap, Quine, Davidson, Kripke, Putnam, and many others
- Contains explanatory background material to help make clear technical philosophical concepts
- Includes listings of suggested further readings
- Written in a clear, direct style that presupposes little previous knowledge of philosophy
About the Author
Stephen P. Schwartz is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Ithaca College, New York. He has published numerous articles in leading analytic philosophy journals.
Reviews
"Schwartz's book...is, in my estimation, the most useful introduction to the history of analytic philosophy currently available for a general audience." (Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, 15 December 2012)
"With the caveats above about using it as a classroom text, I heartily recommend Schwartz's book." (Teaching Philosophy, 1 March 2013)
"Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-and upper-level undergraduates." (Choice, 1 December 2012)
Book Information
ISBN 9780470672082
Author Stephen P. Schwartz
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 476g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 18mm
