Overview
The Philosophy of Philip Kitcher contains eleven chapters on the work of noted philosopher Philip Kitcher, whose work is known for its broad range and insightfulness. Topics covered include philosophy of science, philosophy of biology, philosophy of mathematics, ethics, epistemology, and philosophy of religion. Each of the chapters is followed by a reply from Kitcher himself. This first significant edited volume devoted to examining Kitcher's work is an essential reference for anyone interested in understanding this important philosopher.
Full Product Details
Author: Mark Couch (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Seton Hall University) ,
Jessica Pfeifer (Associate Professor of Philosophy, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Maryland, Baltimore)
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 23.60cm
, Height: 3.10cm
, Length: 16.00cm
Weight: 0.590kg
ISBN: 9780199381357
ISBN 10: 0199381356
Pages: 322
Publication Date: 07 July 2016
Audience:
College/higher education
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
"""In each chapter, distinguished colleagues offer sustained engagement with one theme followed by a succinct and magnanimous response from Kitcher. The format is illuminating and helps display the complex evolutionary dynamics in the thought of an eminent contemporary philosopher."" DLAlan C. Love, Metascience ""The great majority of philosophers will find at least something of significant professional interest in this volume...The editors and contributorsDLKitcher himself includedDLhave done a sterling job, and the volume stands as an impressive testament to a major figure."" DLShane N. Glackin, British Journal for the Philosophy of Science ""The great majority of philosophers will find at least something of significant professional interest in this volume...The editors and contributors-Kitcher himself included-have done a sterling job, and the volume stands as an impressive testament to a major figure."" --British Journal for the Philosophy of Science"
Kitcher effectively communicates the sincerity of advancing ones claims, defending them vigorously, modifying them accordingly, and releasing them graciously when necessary. There is only one appropriate response: go and do likewise. Alan C. Love, Metascience Review
The great majority of philosophers will find at least something of significant professional interest in this volume...The editors and contributors - Kitcher himself included - have done a sterling job, and the volume stands as an impressive testament to a major figure. * Shane N. Glackin, British Journal for the Philosophy of Science * In each chapter, distinguished colleagues offer sustained engagement with one theme followed by a succinct and magnanimous response from Kitcher. The format is illuminating and helps display the complex evolutionary dynamics in the thought of an eminent contemporary philosopher. * Alan C. Love, Metascience *
Author Information
Mark Couch is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Seton Hall University. He works in the areas of philosophy of science and philosophy of mind. Jessica Pfeifer is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and the Executive Director of the Philosophy of Science Association. She works in the areas of philosophy of science and philosophy of biology.
