In this highly original work, Robert Nozick develops new views on philosophy's central topics and weaves them into a unified philosophical perspective. It is many years since a major work in English has ranged so widely over philosophy's fundamental concerns: the identity of the self, knowledge and skepticism, free will, the question of why there is something rather than nothing, the foundations of ethics, the meaning of life.
Writing in a distinctive and personal philosophical voice, Mr. Nozick presents a new mode of philosophizing. In place of the usual semi-coercive philosophical goals of proof, of forcing people to accept conclusions, this book seeks philosophical explanations and understanding, and thereby stays truer to the original motivations for being interested in philosophy.
Combining new concepts, daring hypotheses, rigorous reasoning, and playful exploration, the book exemplifies how philosophy can be part of the humanities.
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Book Description Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN:9780198247432. Seller Inventory # 8663715
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Reading copy only. Paperback. 764pp. Covers wide range of of topics including the identity of the self, knowledge and scepticism, free will, the question of why there is something rather than nothing, the foundations of ethics, the meaning of life as well as how philosophy can be part of the humanities. Some reading wear and creasing to spine. Light foxing to closed page edge. Some pencil annotation. Binding is sound. Reading copy only. Seller Inventory # 13073
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