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aeo Critiques Derek Parfita s outstanding work, Reasons and Persons. aeo Includes 11 newly--commissioned essays and 2 reprinted essays from leading scholars such as Frank Jackson, Michael Smith, Philip Pettit, Sidney Shoemaker, Judith Jarvis Thomson, John McDowell to name but a few.

Goldman and His Critics presents a series of original essays contributed by influential philosophers who critically examine Alvin Goldman s work, followed by Goldman s responses to each essay.

Focuses on the author's metaethical views, his normative theory, and his substantive positions on such matters as the moral status of animals, the sanctity of human life, and famine relief. This book also includes his replies to his critics. It is intended for those who want to fully understand his views.

* The most comprehensive discussion available of the work of philosopher, John McDowell. * Contains newly commissioned papers by distinguished philosophers on McDowell's work, along with substantial replies to each by McDowell himself.

Part of the acclaimed "Philosophers and Their Critics" series, this title deals with the work of Ernest Sosa, one of the most influential contemporary epistemologists.

* Distinguished list of critics: William G. Lycan, Galen Strawson, Jeffrey Poland, Georges Rey, Frances Egan, Paul Horwich, Peter Ludlow, Paul Pietroski, Alison Gopnik, and Ruth Millikan. * Includes Chomskya s substantial new replies and responses to each essay. * The best critical introduction to Chomskya s thought as a whole.

The influence of Patricia and Paul Churchlanda s work on contemporary philosophy and cognitive science has been profound. The Churchlands have challenged nearly all prevailing doctrines concerning knowledge, mind, science, and language.

Part of the acclaimed "Philosophers and Their Critics" series, this title deals with the work of Ernest Sosa, one of the most influential contemporary epistemologists.

Presents an analytical discussion of Ronald Dworkin's ethical, legal and political philosophical writings. This book includes substantial replies from Dworkin himself. It makes a contribution to such debates as abortion, euthanasia, the rule of law, distributive justice, group rights, political obligation, and genetics.

John Searle and His Critics proceeds from an analysis of the importance and influence of Searlea s seminal works to an overall assessment of Searlea s impact in the philosophy of language, of mind, of social explanation, and of reference and intentionality.

* The most comprehensive discussion available of the work of philosopher, John McDowell. * Contains newly commissioned papers by distinguished philosophers on McDowell's work, along with substantial replies to each by McDowell himself.

* Distinguished list of critics: William G. Lycan, Galen Strawson, Jeffrey Poland, Georges Rey, Frances Egan, Paul Horwich, Peter Ludlow, Paul Pietroski, Alison Gopnik, and Ruth Millikan. * Includes Chomskya s substantial new replies and responses to each essay. * The best critical introduction to Chomskya s thought as a whole.

Thirteen distinguished philosophers assess Richard Rorty's arguments for revising our philosophical conceptions of truth, reality, objectivity, and justification. These essays, together with Rorty's replies to each, offer a thoughtful discussion of his work.

Dworkin and His Critics provides an in--depth, analytical discussion of Ronald Dworkina s ethical, legal and political philosophical writings, and it includes substantial replies from Dworkin himself. * Includes substantial replies by Ronald Dworkin, a comprehensive bibliography of his work, and suggestions for further reading.

Daniel Dennett is arguably one of the most influential yet radical philosophers in America today. In this volume, Dennett is confronted by colleagues and critics, from philosophy, biology and psychology. His reply constitutes an extensive essay which clarifies, and develops further, central themes in his philosophy.

Provides an assessment and exploration of Putnam's Seminal Work. Written by Philosophers themselves well-known for their work in the field, this collection of essays bears witness to the influence and importance of Putnam's thought. Putnam's reply constitutes an essay, which aims to clarify central themes in his philosophy.

Millikan and Her Critics offers a unique critical discussion of Ruth Millikan's highly regarded, influential, and systematic contributions to philosophy of mind and language, philosophy of biology, epistemology, and metaphysics.

Millikan and Her Critics offers a unique critical discussion of Ruth Millikan's highly regarded, influential, and systematic contributions to philosophy of mind and language, philosophy of biology, epistemology, and metaphysics.