Philosophical Essays
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Overview
Antony Flew is one of the most well-known and respected philosophers alive today. In "Philosophical Essays", twelve of Flew's most significant works are gathered together for the first time, creating a unique and valuable collection. The book begins with a new autobiographical sketch of Flew's life and career. In addition to some of the distinguished scholar's most influential and famous articles, "Philosophical Essays" includes a number of rare works that have not been available to a wide audience until now. This important book will be an essential addition to the library of any philosopher.Author Biography: Antony Flew is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Reading in England. He is the author of more than twenty books, including "Hume's Philosophy of Belief" (Routledge). John Shosky is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at American University. He is the editor of "Philosophy, Theology, and Justice: Essays on the Philosophy of Antony Flew".
Synopsis
Antony Flew is one of the most well-known and respected philosophers alive today. In "Philosophical Essays", twelve of Flew's most significant works are gathered together for the first time, creating a unique and valuable collection. The book begins with a new autobiographical sketch of Flew's life and career. In addition to some of the distinguished scholar's most influential and famous articles, "Philosophical Essays" includes a number of rare works that have not been available to a wide audience until now. This important book will be an essential addition to the library of any philosopher.
Author Biography: Antony Flew is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Reading in England. He is the author of more than twenty books, including "Hume's Philosophy of Belief" (Routledge). John Shosky is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at American University. He is the editor of "Philosophy, Theology, and Justice: Essays on the Philosophy of Antony Flew".
Editorials
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In the opening essay, comissioned for this volume, Flew traces the lineage and significance of Oxford Linguistic Philosophy and in a concluding afterward, titled A Philosopher's Apology, Flew waxes autobiographical in his trademark style. This selection of essays conveys the power of Flew's writtings. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and practitioners.β D. Geivett, Biola University