Contemporary Readings in the Philosophy of Literature
Contemporary Readings in the Philosophy of Literature

Author: David Davies

Publisher: Broadview Press

Published: 2008-03-06

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 1551111772

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What, if anything, distinguishes works of fiction such as Hamlet and Madame Bovary from biographies, news reports, or office bulletins? Is there a “right” way to interpret fiction? Should we link interpretation to the author’s intention? Ought our moral unease with works that betray sadistic, sexist, or racist elements lower our judgments of their aesthetic worth? And what, when it comes down to it, is literature? The readings in this collection bring together some of the most important recent work in the philosophy of literature by philosophers such as Martha Nussbaum, John Searle, and David Lewis. The readings explore philosophical issues such as the nature of fiction, the status of the author, the act of interpretation, the role of the emotions in the act of reading, the aesthetic and moral value of literary works, and other topics central to the philosophy of literature.

The Philosophy of Literature
The Philosophy of Literature

Author: Eileen John

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Published: 2004-02-13

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9781405112086

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Essential readings in the philosophy of literature are brought together for the first time in this anthology. Contains forty-five substantial and carefully chosen essays and extracts Provides a balanced and coherent overview of developments in the field during the past thirty years, including influential work on fiction, interpretation, metaphor, literary value, and the definition and ontology of literature Includes an additional historical section featuring generous selections of the writings of early pioneers such as Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, and Hume Serves as an ideal introduction to the philosophy of literature or the philosophy of art, as well as a handy compilation of contributions to the field by its leading figures

Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Philosophy

Author: John Perry

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 884

ISBN-13:

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Introduction to Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Readings, Fifth Edition, is the most comprehensive topically organized collection of classical and contemporary philosophy available. Building on the exceptionally successful tradition of previous editions, the fifth edition presents seventy substantial selections from the best and most influential works in philosophy. Revised and updated to make it more pedagogical, this edition incorporates boldfaced key terms; a guide to writing philosophy papers; and a "Logical Toolkit," which lists and explains common terminology used in philosophical reasoning. This edition also features five new readings and a separate section on existential issues.

Virtue Epistemology
Virtue Epistemology

Author: John Greco

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780262017879

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This book is a collection of articles about epistemology. They include overviews of the field, investigations of the nature of knowledge, reflections on the value of knowledge, examinations of credit and luck, and explorations of future directions for research.

Emergence
Emergence

Author: Mark Bedau

Publisher: MIT Press (MA)

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13:

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Readings on the idea of emergence in evolution and classical works on emergence found in contemporary philosophy and science. Australian contributor.

Classic and Contemporary Readings in the Philosophy of Education
Classic and Contemporary Readings in the Philosophy of Education

Author: Steven M. Cahn

Publisher: OUP USA

Published: 2012-04-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780199783069

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Now even more affordably priced in its second edition, Classic and Contemporary Readings in the Philosophy of Education is ideal for undergraduate and graduate philosophy of education courses. Editor Steven M. Cahn, a highly respected contributor to the field, brings together writings by leading figures in the history of philosophy and notable contemporary thinkers. The first section of the book provides material from nine classic writers, while the second section presents twenty-one recent selections that reflect diverse approaches, including pragmatism, analytic philosophy, feminism, and multiculturalism. The second edition features expanded selections by Locke, Rousseau, Kant, and Dewey, along with eight new readings.

Philosophy After Darwin
Philosophy After Darwin

Author: Michael Ruse

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 593

ISBN-13: 0691135533

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An anthology of essential writings that cover some of the most influential ideas about the philosophical implications of Darwinism, since the publication of "On the Origin of Species".

The Philosophy of Literature
The Philosophy of Literature

Author: Peter Lamarque

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-08-11

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 140512198X

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By exploring central issues in the philosophy of literature, illustrated by a wide range of novels, poems, and plays, Philosophy of Literature gets to the heart of why literature matters to us and sheds new light on the nature and interpretation of literary works. Provides a comprehensive study, along with original insights, into the philosophy of literature Develops a unique point of view - from one of the field's leading exponents Offers examples of key issues using excerpts from well-known novels, poems, and plays from different historical periods