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The Philosophy of Rudolf Carnap, Volume 11 (Library of Living Philosophers)

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The intellectual autobiography of Carnap is interesting, the papers are by the most important philosophers working at the time (interesting that the list of philosophers who considered themselves influenced by Carnap enough to contribute and the list of philosophers who were themselves hugely influential at the time is so similar) and cover a variety of fascinating topics, and Carnap's replies are very clear and sharp. Of particular historical interest perhaps is Carnap's response to Quine on logical truth. It may be that Carnap was wrong, but I think he did a pretty decisive job of showing that if he was wrong, Quine hadn't shown it. There's lots of other good stuff, though, far too much to try to list.

This book contains Carnap's philosophycal autobiography, a lot of articles about the philosophy of Canrap, and Carnap's answer on them.

It is highly valuable to read contemporary fresh philosophers' view on Carnap, and also read his reaction on some critique.

A lot of sharp questions raised, and sharp answers as well.