Entity and Identity: And Other Essays [Hardcover]

P. F. Strawson (Author)

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Publication Date: March 27, 1997 | ISBN-10: 019823645X | ISBN-13: 978-0198236450 | Edition: First Edition

P. F. Strawson here presents a selection of his shorter writings from the 1970s to the 1990s in the two areas of philosophy to which he has contributed most notably: philosophy of language and Kantian studies. One of these essays is published here for the first time, and one for the first time in English; several others have been difficult to find. A new introduction offers an overview of the essays, their topics, and their interrelations. This book represents some of the most fascinating work of one of the foremost philosophers of the late twentieth century.

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`It is refreshing to find in this volume essays whose candour and integrity is never compromised into making extraordinary claims about reality and predication. This is a book to be read and not to be forgotten in the light of the proliferating "isms" that appear in superabundance at the present. A fine collection of essays to be recommended.' Anthony Appleton, The Philosopher

About the Author

Sir Peter Strawson is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy in the University of Oxford, and an Honorary Fellow of Magdalen, St John's, and University Colleges.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; First Edition edition (March 27, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019823645X
• ISBN-13: 978-0198236450
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,374,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Articles, November 26, 2002

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This review is from: Entity and Identity: And Other Essays (Paperback)

This is an excellent collection of articles that has not received enough positive press. Strawson is/was a major player in the philosophy of language and in metaphysics...

Individuals is a major classic and an exciting, well-written text. Articles that are collected here continue on the same course. In addition, there are four additional articles on Kant, which are nice to see since Strawson's views are ubiquitous in the field.

Most of the articles have been previously published, except those on Kant. The classic articles, "Entity and Identity," "Universals," "Direct Singular Reference," "Austin and Locutionary Meaning," are here, as well as "Kant's New Foundations of Metaphysics," "The Problem of Realism and the Apriori," "Kant's Paralogisms," and "Kant on Substance."