Truly, the Soul, and Belief--An Introduction to Contemporary American Philosophy

Author: Chen Jiaming, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Among contemporary philosophical trends, American philosophy undoubtedly holds significant influence. This book conducts a tracking research on the current state and developmental trends of contemporary American philosophy from seven aspects: Analytic Philosophy, New Pragmatism, Realism, Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology, Moral and Political Philosophy, and American Marxist Philosophy. It aims to grasp the new theoretical development threads in its main fields, delves into cutting-edge theoretical issues such as "The New Pragmatic Turn in American Philosophy," "The Revival of Naturalism," "Gettier's Problem and the Conditions of Knowledge," "The Challenge of Communitarianism and the Liberal Response," and "The Marxist Context in Post-Industrialization," thereby meeting the needs of domestic academia for systematic examination and study of contemporary American philosophy. It is an outstanding work characterized by precise analysis, accurate grasp, clear logic, and rich references.