Understanding Naturalism

by Jack Ritchie, Jack Ritchie, Jack Ritchie

Book Overview

Many contemporary Anglo-American philosophers describe themselves as naturalists. But what do they mean by that term? Popular naturalist slogans like, "there is no first philosophy" or "philosophy is continuous with the natural sciences" are far from illuminating. "Understanding Naturalism" provides a clear and readable survey of the main strands in recent naturalist thought. The origin and development of naturalist ideas in epistemology, metaphysics...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0075M7R48
• ISBN13: 9781844650798
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5"