In A Companion to David Lewis, Barry Loewer and Jonathan Schaffer bring together top philosophers to explain, discuss, and critically extend Lewis's seminal work in original ways. Students and scholars will discover the underlying themes and complex interconnections woven through the diverse range of his work in metaphysics, philosophy of language, logic, epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, ethics, and aesthetics.
- The first and only comprehensive study of the work of David Lewis, one of the most systematic and influential philosophers of the latter half of the 20th century
- Contributions shed light on the underlying themes and complex interconnections woven through Lewis's work across his enormous range of influence, including metaphysics, language, logic, epistemology, science, mind, ethics, and aesthetics
- Outstanding Lewis scholars and leading philosophers working in the fields Lewis influenced explain, discuss, and critically extend Lewis's work in original ways
- An essential resource for students and researchers across analytic philosophy that covers the major themes of Lewis's work
"A Companion to David Lewis is an outstanding volume. It combines top-notch scholarship on a range of central topics in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language, and ethics with a valuable guide to the systematic philosophical perspective of David Lewis. Anyone interested in contemporary philosophy should read this book."
L .A. Paul, UNC Chapel Hill
David Lewis was one of the most systematic and influential philosophers of the latter half of the twentieth century. His work spans an enormous range of core topics, including metaphysics, philosophy of language, logic, epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, ethics, and aesthetics. This volume provides insight into the underlying themes and complex interconnections woven through Lewis's work, with essays focusing on virtually all of the main themes in Lewis's work.
In this addition to the highly regarded Companions to Philosophy series, two of the foremost Lewis scholars bring together top philosophers from diverse fields to explain, discuss, and critically extend Lewis's work in original ways. Each chapter sets the stage for the reader, introducing the subject at hand and explaining Lewis's treatment of the issues, while including original philosophical engagements with Lewis's ideas. Those working in and studying the areas in which Lewis made substantial contributions will find this volume an invaluable resource.
