What Philosophy Is Comtemporary Philosophy in Action

This book addresses the question "What is Philosophy?" by gathering together responses from philosophers working in a variety of areas. The resulting collection provides focused discussions of the character and methods of philosophy and its relationship with other disciplines. Key contributors include: Simon Blackburn -- University of Cambridge Michael Friedman -- Stanford University Julian Baggini -- Editor of The Philosophers' Magazine (and co-editor of What Philosophers Think and Great Thinkers, A - Z) Manuel DeLanda -- Columbia University Simon Critchley -- University of Essex Hilary Lawson -- Founder of TVF film company Simon Glendinning -- University of Reading Matthew Matravers -- University of York Christoph Menke -- Potsdam Universitat