Philosophical Methodology offers an up-to-date assessment of different methods of doing philosophy, and develops a novel account of the structure and goals of inquiry. It allows philosophers and students of philosophy to better understand their topics, and shows how philosophy can continue to make progress in answering its central questions.
Presenting Thomas Reid's agency-centered ethical theory. This means, one according to which agency intersects with the subject matter of ethics in a sufficiently wide range of important ways that we cannot satisfactorily engage in ethical theorizing without committing ourselves to and, ultimately developing, particular understandings of agency.
Thomas Reid's philosophical contributions provide a robust counter to the skepticism of Hume, the idealism of Kant, and the rationalism of Descartes, establishing him as a key figure in eighteenth-century thought. The work delves into his scientific inquiries and the significant historical impact of his ideas, showcasing his role as a principal architect of Scottish common sense philosophy. Reid's sophisticated arguments offer an important alternative perspective in the landscape of Enlightenment philosophy.
Engaging with various antirealist positions in epistemology, Terence Cuneo defends robust realism in ethics. He critically examines error theories, expressivist views, and reductionist perspectives on epistemic reasons. This work presents a significant and original contribution to contemporary analytical metaethics, offering a comprehensive exploration of the normative aspects of ethical reasoning.
This collection features Nicholas Wolterstorff's essays on epistemology, spanning from 1983 to 2008. It explores various themes and arguments related to knowledge, belief, and justification, showcasing Wolterstorff's influential contributions to the field. The essays reflect his evolving thoughts and engage with significant philosophical debates, making this volume a valuable resource for those interested in contemporary epistemological discussions.
This collection showcases Nicholas Wolterstorff's essays on the philosophy of religion, reflecting over thirty-five years of his scholarly work. The essays explore various themes and ideas within the field, providing insights into the interplay between faith, reason, and the human experience. Wolterstorff's thought-provoking analyses contribute to ongoing discussions in philosophy and religion, making this volume a significant resource for students and scholars alike.
One of the few railway artist actually to be commissioned by the railway companys, and particularly by British Rail when steam was still operational, Terence Cuneo's paintings are renowned throughout the world. As well as illustrating his most famous works, the book includes many new and unseen paintings. Both the paintings and the text, laced with fascinating sketches and anecdotes, reflects this great British artist's genius and real love of railways. Indeed, his enthusiasm has produced paintings of railways as diverse as the small trains of Kashmir and the giants of America and Canada, at the same time remaining true to his first love, the great railways of Britain.
