Conditionals [Hardcover]

the late Michael Woods (Author), David Wiggins (Editor), Dorothy Edgington (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 17, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0198751265 | ISBN-13: 978-0198751267

Conditionals has at its center an extended essay on this problematic and much-debated subject in the philosophy of language and logic, which the widely respected Oxford philosopher Michael Woods had been preparing for publication at the time of his death in 1993. It appears here edited by his eminent colleague David Wiggins, and is accompanied by a commentary specially written by a leading expert on the topic, Dorothy Edgington. This masterly and original treatment of conditionals will demand the attention of all philosophers working in this area.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`This is a very interesting investigation of natural language conditionals. Woods displays both a remarkably sensitive insight into examples of usage and an excellent grasp of the relevant literature.' William Harper, Bulletin of Symbolic Logic

`A clear and thought-provoking essay... this book should be of great value when used as course material for upper level undergraduate and graduate level seminars, as well as a valuable resource for those interested in this area.' Jon M. Cogburn, Mathematical Reviews Issue 99a

`All in all a first-rate volume. Highly commended.' Scott Sturgeon, MIND 109, 433 January 2000

About the Author

The late Michael Woods was at Brasenose College, Oxford David Wiggins is at University of Oxford. Dorothy Edgington is at University of Oxford.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 168 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (July 17, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198751265
• ISBN-13: 978-0198751267
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,835,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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