Saul Kripke is one of the most important and original post-war analytic philosophers. His work has undeniably had a profound impact on the philosophy of language and the philosophy of mind. Yet, his ideas are amongst the most challenging frequently encountered by students of philosophy. In this informative and accessible book, Arif Ahmed provides a clear and thorough account of Kripke's philosophy, his major works and ideas, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher. The book offers a detailed review of his two major works, "Naming and Necessity" and "Wittgenstein on Rules and Private Language", and explores how Kripke's ideas often seem to overturn widely accepted views and even perceptions of common sense. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Kripke's thought, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of the nature and significance of Kripke's contribution to philosophy. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of philosophers.

A student's guide to the philosophy of Saul Kripke, a widely-studied yet notoriously challenging thinker

About the Author
Arif Ahmed is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge, where he regularly teaches Kripke's work.

Reviews
"This is a lovely book - crystal clear exposition, concise lucid criticism." - Laurence Goldstein, University of Kent, UK.
"This book is an insightful and thorough analysis of Kripke's major contributions to philosophy...Arif Ahmed's book is a good example of analytical work which combines critical analysis of Kripe's arguments from Naming and Necessity with more discursive analysis of his skeptical argument, and a more interpretive treatment of the skeptical solution. As Ahmed admits, his aim was not to refute Kripke's views, only to present objections to them. Without a doubt, this aim has been fully accomplished." -Anton Petrenko, Philosophy in Review



Book Information
ISBN 9780826492623
Author Arif Ahmed
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 250g