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McDowell and His Critics

Engaging discussions on philosophy and critical responses

Graham MacDonald editor Cynthia Macdonald editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:21st Sep '06

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This book offers an in-depth exploration of John McDowell's philosophy, featuring essays and responses that enrich the understanding of his influential ideas.

In McDowell and His Critics, readers are presented with an extensive examination of the influential philosopher John McDowell's work. This volume features newly commissioned essays from a distinguished group of philosophers who delve into various aspects of McDowell's philosophy. Each essay is accompanied by substantial responses from McDowell himself, creating a dynamic dialogue that enriches the understanding of his ideas.

The contributors to this collection are renowned philosophers, recognized internationally for their expertise in the fields they address. They explore McDowell's contributions to ancient philosophy, moral philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, metaphysics, and epistemology. This comprehensive approach ensures that the book covers the entirety of McDowell’s philosophical landscape, offering readers a well-rounded perspective on his influential thoughts.

What sets McDowell and His Critics apart is not only the depth of analysis provided by the contributors but also McDowell's own engagement with their critiques. His replies serve to clarify and expand upon his original ideas, further contributing to the ongoing discourse in contemporary philosophy. This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the complexities of McDowell’s work and its impact on the philosophical community.

"This is an excellent collection of essays on the wide-ranging work of one of the most significant and original philosophers of our day. They raise some fundamental questions about McDowell's views on a variety of topics, to which his own exemplary responses provide extremely valuable further elaboration and development of his thought." Bill Brewer, University of Warwick

"A very welcome addition to the ‘Philosophers and their Critics’ series: there is much to be learnt from the interplay between the ten contributors’ probing papers and McDowell’s responses to them." Jennifer Hornsby, Birkbeck College

ISBN: 9781405106238

Dimensions: 254mm x 180mm x 25mm

Weight: 626g

264 pages