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This anthology collects some of the most influential primary source contributions to 20th century analytic philosophy, together with introductions and commentaries for each selection. It traces the development of a few central themes in analytic philosophy, from philosophy of mind and language, metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophical logic.

• NEW - New selections—Bertrand Russell, “On Denoting”; Rudolf Carnap, “The Elimination of Metaphysics Through Logical Analysis of Language”; P.F. Strawson, “On Referring”; H.P. Grice and P.F. Strawson, “In Defense of a Dogma”; Donald Davidson, “Truth and Meaning”; Tyler Burge, extracts from “Individualism and the Mental.”

  • Updates students with recent and “new classics” in analytic philosophy.

• A focus on the most important philosophers from both the US and Europe—e.g., Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, the Positivists, Quine, etc. Treats each philosopher separately.

  • Introduces students to philosophers whose work students must understand in order to grasp the central themes in analytic philosophy.

• Readings from primary sources.

  • Exposes students to readings from leading philosophers themselves, rather than from their followers.

• Emphasis on the “core” areas of philosophy.

  • Provides students with a foundation in philosophy of mind and language, epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophical logic.

• A wide and deep selection of readings.

  • Allows instructors to choose a variety of selections to suit course needs and preferences.

• Detailed introductions and commentaries for each selection—Provides biographical information about the philosopher; a detailed summary of the argument; an extensive summary of well-known criticisms of the argument; a discussion that places the selection in the context of the philosopher's work as a whole and the history of philosophy—what influenced it, and what it influenced; and a bibliography and recommendations for further reading.

  • Provides a convenient all-in-one resource—students and instructors don't have to waste time tracking down additional materials.

• New selections—Bertrand Russell, “On Denoting”; Rudolf Carnap, “The Elimination of Metaphysics Through Logical Analysis of Language”; P.F. Strawson, “On Referring”; H.P. Grice and P.F. Strawson, “In Defense of a Dogma”; Donald Davidson, “Truth and Meaning”; Tyler Burge, extracts from “Individualism and the Mental.”

  • Updates students with recent and “new classics” in analytic philosophy.

1. Frege, Russell, Moore.

20th Century Philosophy  (Philosophy)
Analytic Philosophy  (Philosophy)

"This book is designed perfectly for a basic introduction to Twentieth Century Analytic Philosophy—especially because of its clear and relevant introductions to each reading, and its coverage. As such, the book prepares students for more advanced work in contemporary philosophy, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of logic." — Anthony C. Genova, University of Kansas

"The editor's style is lively and comfortable for students." — John Tienson, University of Memphis

This new edition of Contemporary Analytic Philosophy retains classic works from leading philosophers such as Frege, Wittgenstein, Quine, and Kripke, and adds papers from Russell, Carnap, Strawson, Davidson, and Burge. The editor provides extensive introductions to each selection.

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