Millikan and Her Critics

Millikan and Her Critics offers a unique critical discussion of Ruth Millikan's highly regarded, influential, and systematic contributions to philosophy of mind and language, philosophy of biology, epistemology, and metaphysics. These newly written contributions present discussion from some of the most important philosophers in the field today and include replies from Millikan herself.

• Comprises 13 new essays that critically examine the highly regarded and influential work of Ruth Millikan
• Covers a wide range of Millikan's most important work, from philosophy of mind and language to philosophy of biology
• Features contributions by some of the most important and influential philosophers working today
• Includes original replies to critics by Millikan

Author: Dan Ryder
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 12/03/2012
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780470656853
ISBN10: 0470656859
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | History & Surveys | Modern
- Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects

About the Author

Dan Ryder is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, and publishes primarily in philosophy of mind and theoretical neuroscience.

Justine Kingsbury is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. She works in philosophy of mind, philosophy of biology, aesthetics, and informal logic.

Kenneth Williford is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at The University of Texas at Arlington. He works in philosophy of mind, modern philosophy, and phenomenology.