John McDowell

by Maximilian De Gaynesford

Book Overview

John McDowell has set the philosophical world alight with a revolutionary approach to the subject, illuminating old problems with dazzling particularity. In this welcome introduction to his work, Maximilian de Gaynesford puts within comfortable reach of non-specialists McDowell's demanding writing. The guiding argument of the book is that the variety of McDowell's interests disguises a core concern with a single basic goal: 'giving philosophy peace'...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745630375
• ISBN13: 9780745630373
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"