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Philosophy Now Series

This series delves into the minds of foundational philosophers whose original contributions have shaped critical thought. Each volume offers rigorous analysis and clear exposition of complex ideas, making them accessible to a broad audience. It serves as an excellent entry point for understanding the most influential thinkers and their enduring impact. Readers will gain comprehensive insight into the core concepts that underpin philosophical discourse.

John Rawls
Thomas Nagel
Hilary Putnam: Volume 6
Bernard Williams
Peter Strawson: Volume 9

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  • Peter Strawson: Volume 9

    • 216 pages
    • 8 hours of reading
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    The book delves into Peter Strawson's profound impact on philosophical analysis and metaphysics, highlighting his influence on Kantian interpretations. Clifford Brown meticulously examines Strawson's key arguments and contributions, detailing responses from other philosophers. Each chapter offers insights into Strawson's method of clarifying concepts and their interrelations, revealing new perspectives on familiar ideas. The text emphasizes the consistency of Strawson's thoughts in logic and language, showcasing their application across diverse philosophical discussions.

    Peter Strawson: Volume 9

  • Bernard Williams

    • 216 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    Bernard Williams' exploration of personal identity and truthfulness spans a range of philosophical themes, particularly in ethics and moral psychology. His thought-provoking ideas challenge conventional views and provoke debate, making his work significant in the fields of metaphysics and the history of philosophy. The depth and influence of his arguments ensure that they remain essential reading for those interested in the complexities of personhood and moral reasoning.

    Bernard Williams

  • Hilary Putnam: Volume 6

    • 248 pages
    • 9 hours of reading
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    Hilary Putnam's extensive contributions to philosophy span theories of meaning, mental phenomena, and interpretations of quantum mechanics, presenting a challenge in accurately portraying his ideas. Maximilian de Gaynesford examines Putnam's complete works within their historical context, arguing for a fundamental unity in his philosophy that revolves around a few persistent problems. This analysis aims to clarify and make accessible the influential thoughts of Putnam, highlighting the coherence in his radical re-thinking of key concepts.

    Hilary Putnam: Volume 6

  • Thomas Nagel

    • 256 pages
    • 9 hours of reading
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    Alan Thomas offers a comprehensive analysis of Thomas Nagel's philosophy, emphasizing the distinction between subjective and objective perspectives. The study explores how this contrast permeates Nagel's work across diverse philosophical domains, providing insights into his approach to various issues. Through this examination, readers gain a deeper understanding of Nagel's contributions to contemporary philosophy and the implications of his views on perception and knowledge.

    Thomas Nagel

  • John Rawls

    • 336 pages
    • 12 hours of reading

    This introduction to the work of John Rawls, one of the most influential political philosophers of the 20th century, provides an authoritative exposition of his central ideas and their contribution to contemporary political thought.

    John Rawls