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1. Arguing About Human Nature

   Contemporary Debates

   Edited by Stephen M. Downes, Edouard Machery

   Series: Arguing About Philosophy

   Arguing About Human Nature covers recent debates--arising from biology, philosophy, psychology, and physical anthropology--that together systematically examine what it means to be human. Thirty-five essays--several of them appearing here for the first time in print--were carefully selected to...

   Published March 18th 2013 by Routledge
2. Arguing About Science

   Edited by Alexander Bird, James Ladyman

   Series: Arguing About Philosophy

   Arguing About Science is an outstanding, engaging introduction to the essential topics in philosophy of science, edited by two leading experts in the field. This exciting and innovative anthology contains a selection of classic and contemporary readings that examine a broad range of issues, from...

   Published August 22nd 2012 by Routledge
3. Arguing About Bioethics

   Edited by Stephen Holland

   Series: Arguing About Philosophy

   Arguing About Bioethics is a fresh and exciting collection of essential readings in bioethics, offering a comprehensive introduction to and overview of the field. Influential contributions from established philosophers and bioethicists, such as Peter Singer, Thomas Nagel, Judith Jarvis Thomson and...

   Published April 3rd 2012 by Routledge
4. Arguing About Language

   Edited by Darragh Byrne, Max Kolbel

   Series: Arguing About Philosophy

   Arguing About Language presents a comprehensive selection of key readings on fundamental issues in the philosophy of language. It offers a fresh and exciting introduction to the subject, addressing both perennial problems and emerging topics. Classic readings from Frege, Russell, Kripke, Chomsky,...

   Published December 20th 2009 by Routledge
5. Arguing About Political Philosophy

   Edited by Matt Zwolinski

   Series: Arguing About Philosophy

   Arguing About Political Philosophy is an engaging survey of political philosophy perfect for beginning and advanced undergraduates. Selections cover classic philosophical sources such as Rousseau and Locke, as well as contemporary writers such as Nozick and Dworkin. In addition, this text includes...

   Published January 21st 2009 by Routledge
6. Arguing About Religion

   Edited by Kevin Timpe

   Series: Arguing About Philosophy

   Arguing About Religion is an ideal collection for students interested in contemporary philosophy of religion and related disciplines. This volume brings together primary readings from over 40 of the world’s leading philosophers of religion, covering a broad range of issues. Set alongside these...

   Published January 13th 2009 by Routledge
7. Arguing About Metaphysics

   Edited by Michael C. Rea

   Series: Arguing About Philosophy

   Arguing about Metaphysics is a wide-ranging anthology that introduces students to one of the most fundamental areas of philosophy. It covers core topics in metaphysics such as personal identity, the nature of being, time, and the concept of freedom. The volume contains scholarly articles by Quine,...

   Published January 5th 2009 by Routledge
8. Arguing About Law

   Edited by Aileen Kavanagh, John Oberdiek

   Series: Arguing About Philosophy

   Arguing about Law introduces philosophy of law in an accessible and engaging way. The reader covers a wide range of topics, from general jurisprudence, law, the state and the individual, to topics in normative legal theory, as well as the theoretical foundations of public and private law. In...

   Published December 17th 2008 by Routledge
9. Arguing About Knowledge

   Edited by Duncan Pritchard, Ram Neta

   Series: Arguing About Philosophy

   What is knowledge? What are the sources of knowledge? What is the value of knowledge? What can we know? Arguing About Knowledge offers a fresh and engaging perspective on the theory of knowledge. This comprehensive and imaginative selection of readings examines the subject in an unorthodox and...

   Published December 3rd 2008 by Routledge
10. Arguing About Art

    Contemporary Philosophical Debates, 3rd Edition

    Edited by Alex Neill, Aaron Ridley

    Series: Arguing About Philosophy

    Offering a unique 'debate' format, the third edition of the bestselling Arguing About Art is ideal for newcomers to aesthetics or philosophy of art. This lively collection presents an extensive range of short, clear introductions to each of the discussions which include: sentimentality...

    Published September 18th 2007 by Routledge