McDowell and his Critics

The most comprehensive discussion available of the work of philosopher, John McDowell.

Contains newly commissioned papers by distinguished philosophers on McDowell’s work, along with substantial replies to each by McDowell himself.

The contributors are philosophers with international reputations for their work in the areas in which they are contributing.

Covers the whole of McDowell’s philosophy, including his contributions in ancient philosophy, moral philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, metaphysics and epistemology.

McDowell’s replies to the contributions in this volume contribute to the body of his work.

Content:
Chapter 1 Austerity and Openness (pages 1–21): R. M. Sainsbury
Chapter 2 Reason and Language (pages 22–49): Richard G. Heck, Jr.
Chapter 3 Some Philosophical Integrations (pages 50–72): Akeel Bilgrami
Chapter 4 Self?Knowledge and Inner Space (pages 73–94): Cynthia Macdonald
Chapter 5 Personal Identity, Ethical not Metaphysical (pages 95–120): Carol Rovane
Chapter 6 Acting in the Light of the Appearances (pages 121–141): Jonathan Dancy
Chapter 7 External Reasons (pages 142–179): Philip Pettit and Michael Smith
Chapter 8 Aristotle's Use of Prudential Concepts (pages 180–202): T. H. Irwins
Chapter 9 Julius Caesar and George Berkeley Play Leapfrog (pages 203–221): Simon Blackburn
Chapter 10 The Two Natures: Another Dogma? (pages 222–239): Graham Macdonald