36 results for 'Gottlob Frege'

Foundations of Arithmetic by Gottlob Frege is a foundational work in philosophy that explores the nature of arithmetic and its relationship to logic.This edition, part of the Longman Library of...

Gottlob Frege's philosophy is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in the development of modern analytical philosophy. His work has had a profound impact on thinkers such as Russell, Wittgenstein and...

The Frege Reader by Michael Beaney provides a comprehensive collection of Gottlob Frege's philosophical writings in one volume. This edition includes all of his seminal papers and substantial...

From Frege to Gödel: A Source Book in Mathematical Logic, 1879-1931This collection brings together the fundamental texts of modern logic, including works by Gottlob Frege, Peano, Dedekind, and others...

The Philosophy of Language by Michael A. E. Dummett is a comprehensive exploration of the nature of language and its relationship to thought. This work, first published in 1981, presents a detailed...

Frege's Detour: An Essay on Meaning, Reference, and Truth by John PerryJohn Perry offers a rethinking of Gottlob Frege's seminal contributions to philosophy of language. Frege's innovations provided...

The Metaphysicians of Meaning: Russell and Frege on Sense and DenotationTwo seminal essays that continue to shape philosophy today, re-examined in a fresh light.Gideon Makin's exploration of Bertrand...

Semantics and the Body: Meaning from Frege to the Postmodern By Horst Ruthrof In traditional semantics, the human body is often overlooked as we construct meaning. However, Horst Ruthrof argues that...

The Foundations of Arithmetic: A Logico-Mathematical Enquiry into the Concept of Number by Gottlob Frege This influential philosophical work explores the fundamental notions of number, examining the...

The Realistic Spirit: Wittgenstein, Philosophy, and the MindCora Diamond's essays offer a fresh perspective on the philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein, exploring his later writings and their...

A comprehensive overview of analytic philosophy from Russell to Rawls is presented in this book. It covers all major subject areas and figures within the tradition, including Wittgenstein, Bertrand...

Definite Descriptions by Paul Elbourne presents a provocative argument about the nature of definite descriptions in language. According to the author, these phrases ('the table', 'the King of...

Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth This graphic novel tells the story of philosopher Bertrand Russell's spiritual odyssey as he searches for absolute truth. Russell's pursuit of unshakable logical...

Analytic Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction by Michael Beaney explores the key ideas of its founders, including Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, G. E. Moore, and Ludwig Wittgenstein. This...

When the Word Becomes Flesh: A Philosophical Exploration of Language and Human Nature Paolo Virno's thought-provoking work explores the intricate relationship between language, human nature, and...

Thinking and Being by Irad Kimhi explores a fundamental shift in the Western philosophical tradition. By distinguishing between psychological laws of thought and logical laws, Frege's approach was...

Explaining the Fundamentals of Philosophy of Language Colin McGinn's Philosophy of Language provides an accessible introduction to ten key texts by influential thinkers in the field. This systematic...

The Unity of Science by Rudolf Carnap is a foundational work in the philosophy of science, first published in English in 1934. Carnap's aim was to unify the sciences through logical analysis, seeking...

Logic, Logic, and Logic by George Boolos is a comprehensive collection of thirty papers on set theory, second-order logic, and plural quantifiers. Written by one of the most prominent...

Rachael Wiseman's Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Anscombe's Intention provides a comprehensive introduction to G. E. M. Anscombe's influential philosophical work, situating it within the context...

The Elm and the Expert: A Lively Discussion of Mental Representation Jerry Fodor's highly readable book provides a thought-provoking exploration of semantic issues in mental representation, tackling...

Philosophy of Language by Alexander Miller provides a comprehensive overview of twentieth-century and contemporary philosophical theories of meaning. This book offers a systematic exploration of the...

The Varieties of Reference by Gareth Evans provides an in-depth examination of key concepts in reference and identification. This study explores perceptually-based demonstrative identification,...

The Mind and Its World by Gregory McCulloch This book explores the history of philosophical thought on the nature of the mind, tracing its development from Descartes to contemporary forms of...

Werner's Nomenclature of Colours is a beautifully illustrated reference guide to colour, first published in 1814. This new edition features 110 swatches displaying nature's colour palette,...

Hume's Philosophy of Belief by Antony Flew is a seminal work that explores the foundations of human understanding and the relationship between belief and reason. First published in 1961, this reprint...

This book approaches classic epistemological problems from a contextualist perspective. It explores how our understanding of ourselves and the world around us is shaped by the context in which we...

In Deadly Combat, Gottlob Herbert Bidermann recounts his experiences on the Eastern Front during World War II. His memoir offers a vivid portrayal of life and death in one of the war's most brutal...

German Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew Bowie provides an essential introduction to the subject. Without key figures such as Kant, Frege, Wittgenstein, and Husserl, modern philosophy...

The Universal Computer: The Road from Leibniz to Turing by Martin Davis explores the lives and achievements of pioneers in computer science. From 17th-century mathematician Leibniz to the...

Ludwig Wittgenstein's philosophical thought has been a cornerstone of modern philosophy for over six decades. This comprehensive handbook brings together thirty-five leading scholars to explore all...

Understanding Understanding by Richard Mason A critical examination of understanding and its relationship to knowledge, this book challenges traditional notions of how we comprehend the world around...

Werner's Nomenclature of Colours is a beautifully crafted colour guide that has been cherished by artists and scientists for over two centuries. First devised by mineralogist Abraham Gottlob Werner,...

Ludwig Wittgenstein's lectures on the foundations of mathematics, delivered at Cambridge in 1939, provide insight into the philosophical underpinnings of mathematical thought. In this unique and...

Frederik V reigned over Denmark-Norway from 1746 until his death in 1766. During this period, he struggled with alcohol abuse, which limited his ability to govern effectively. As a result, power was...

Werner's Nomenclature of Colours Adapted to Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Anatomy, and the Arts by Patrick Syme This 19th-century reference guide features 110 colour swatches paired with...