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ISBN 10: 081269399X 
ISBN 13: 9780812693997
Author: Hahn Lewis

Davidson, professor emeritus at U.C. Berkeley, is admired for his provocative and influential theories of mind and language.

The Philosophy of Donald Davidson Library of Living Philosophers 1st Table of contents:

  • Part 1: Davidson’s Philosophy of Language

    • Theory of Meaning and Truth: Davidson’s views on the nature of meaning, his theory of truth, and his rejection of formal semantics.
    • Radical Interpretation: The role of interpretation in understanding language and meaning.
    • Event Semantics and Compositionality: Davidson’s theory of sentence structure and how meaning is derived from the interactions of words and events.

  • Part 2: Davidson’s Philosophy of Mind

    • The Problem of Mental States: Davidson’s arguments against the idea that mental states can be reduced to physical states or analyzed independently of language.
    • The Anomalous Monism: His theory that mental events are both physical and mental but cannot be reduced to or governed by strict laws.
    • Action Theory: Davidson’s views on the nature of human actions, intentions, and explanations of behavior.

  • Part 3: Metaphysics and Epistemology

    • Causality and the Mind-Body Problem: Davidson’s stance on causation and how it applies to both mental and physical events.
    • Epistemology and Knowledge: His theory of knowledge, truth, and the limitations of human understanding.

  • Part 4: Davidson’s Philosophy of Action

    • Intentionality and Explanation of Action: How Davidson accounts for human actions through the lens of intentionality.
    • Pragmatics and Action: The interaction between action, meaning, and interpretation.

  • Part 5: Davidson’s Political Philosophy and Ethics

    • While Davidson is mainly known for his work in philosophy of language and mind, some essays explore his views on ethics, social philosophy, and political implications of his philosophy.

  • Part 6: Criticisms and Debates

    • Critical Responses: Contributions from philosophers offering critical perspectives on Davidson’s theories.
    • Challenges and Defenses: Detailed discussions of the strengths and weaknesses of Davidson’s approach to mind, meaning, and action.

  • Part 7: Davidson’s Responses

    • Davidson’s Reactions: Davidson’s own reflections on the criticisms and alternative interpretations of his work.
    • Clarifications and Revisions: Davidson’s further elaborations or modifications of his views in light of critical discussions.

  • Part 8: Conclusion

    • Reflection on Davidson’s lasting impact on contemporary philosophy.
    • Summary of the key themes and contributions from the book’s contributors.
    • Final thoughts on the future directions of philosophy influenced by Davidson’s work.

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