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H.P. Grice is a distinguished philosopher predominantly known for his influential contributions to the philosophy of language, but that is only one strand in a rich tapestry of ideas bearing on the philosophy of mind, ethics, and metaphysics as well. Some of the essays in this collection of original papers by leading philosophers edited by Grandy and Warner develop Grice's earlier work in the philosophy of language, but most of them discuss or present his newer and less-known work. Together they demonstrate the unified and powerful character of his thoughts on being, mind, meaning, and morals. An introductory essay provides some of the first overview of Grice's thought, and makes explicit some of the relations among the essays. Grice's substantial response is followed by nineteen contributed papers whose authors include Donald Davidson, Stephen Schiffer, John Searle, and P.F. Strawson. The Times Literary Supplement writes of Grice: 'the only leader of whom it is true that the level of
This collection investigates the foundational coherence and interconnected nature of H.P. Grice’s philosophical framework across language, mind, and ethics. Editors Richard E. Grandy and Richard E. Warner compile original essays from prominent thinkers to examine the evolution of Grice’s thought, moving beyond his well-known linguistic theories to address his broader contributions to metaphysics and moral philosophy. The volume includes a comprehensive introductory essay that maps the relationships between these diverse topics, culminating in a direct response from Grice himself.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this volume as a critical resource for understanding the breadth of Grice’s intellectual project beyond his linguistic work. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for advanced students and professional philosophers familiar with analytic traditions.
Page Count:
512
Publication Date:
1988-08-25
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198244649
ISBN-13:
9780198244646
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