Modality, Essence and Possible Worlds

Book Detail

• ISBN: 9788192570266
• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 292
• Release Date: 01-01-2016
• Package Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Languages: English

Description

Philosophical Essays in Anglo-American Analytic Philosophy is a collection of ten essays written by Prof. Indrani Sanyal during different stages of her academic career. These essays delve into some of the significant and often debated issues in Anglo-American Analytic Philosophy. The topics range across philosophical discussions involving renowned philosophers such as W.V.O. Quine, Ruth Barcan Marcus, Pranab Kumar Sen, David Wiggins, and Ludwig Wittgenstein, among others.

Key Highlights:

• Essays on Key Philosophers: The volume includes detailed explorations of the philosophies and views of major figures in analytic philosophy, with a particular focus on how they have shaped the field.
• Contemporary Issues: It addresses unresolved issues that have long been a topic of debate within Anglo-American analytic philosophy, offering the author's insights and perspectives.
• Academic Career: Prof. Indrani Sanyal has contributed to the development of philosophical thought over nearly thirty years of teaching at Jadavpur University, and her work is reflective of her profound understanding of analytic philosophy.

About the Author

• Prof. Indrani Sanyal, PhD, has been teaching philosophy at Jadavpur University for nearly thirty years. She is known for her extensive research and scholarly contributions to analytic philosophy, with a particular emphasis on philosophical thought from the Anglo-American tradition.