Overview
- Provides the most comprehensive survey of the work of the leading philosopher, Ted Honderich
- Assembles a stellar list of experts and thinkers, including Noam Chomsky, Mary Warnock and Barry Smith
- Addresses a range of absorbing and highly topical subjects, including free will, punishment, morality, and terrorism
Part of the book series: Philosophers in Depth (PID)
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Table of contents (18 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Determinism and Freedom
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Front Matter
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Right and Wrong, Humanity, and Terrorism
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About this book
This collection of original essays brings together a world-class lineup of philosophers to provide the most comprehensive critical treatment of Ted Honderich’s philosophy, focusing on three major areas of his work: (1) his theory of consciousness; (2) his extensive and ground-breaking work on determinism and freedom; and (3) his views on right and wrong, including his Principle of Humanity and his judgments on terrorism. Grote Professor Emeritus of the Philosophy of Mind and Logic at University College London, Honderich is a leading contemporary philosopher of mind, determinism and freedom, and morals. The collection begins with a comprehensive introduction written by Honderich followed by fourteen original chapters separated into three sections. Each section concludes with a set of remarks by Honderich. Contributors include Noam Chomsky, Paul Snowdon, Alastair Hannay, Barbara Gail Montero, Barry Smith, Derk Pereboom, Paul Russell, Kevin Timpe, Gregg D. Caruso, Mary Warnock, Paul Gilbert, Richard J. Norman, Michael Neumann, and Saul Smilansky.
Reviews
“Ted Honderich has long been known for the forthright expression of his controversial opinions on a wide range of issues: on consciousness, freedom, and on the morality of today’s political situation. He has an unwavering commitment to following through the consequences of his deepest convictions, even as far as accepting consequences from which many would recoil. In this he resembles that other radical philosopher, Bertrand Russell, who believed that a philosopher should follow the wind of the argument wherever it leads. The extent of his achievement can be measured in this fine collection: Gregg Caruso has assembled a formidable and distinguished group of philosophers to engage with Honderich — sometimes sympathetically, sometimes more critically, but always with respect. This volume is a credit to the philosopher whom it honours, and it is full of excellent philosophy. Highly recommended.” (Tim Crane, Professor of Philosophy, Central European University, Hungary)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Gregg D. Caruso is Associate Professor of Philosophy at SUNY Corning, USA, and Co-Director of the Justice Without Retribution Network. He is the author of Free Will and Consciousness and the editor of Neuroexistentialism: Meaning, Morals, and Purpose in the Age of Neuroscience (co-edited with Owen Flanagan), Science and Religion: 5 Questions, and Exploring the Illusion of Free Will and Moral Responsibility.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Ted Honderich on Consciousness, Determinism, and Humanity
Editors: Gregg D. Caruso
Series Title: Philosophers in Depth
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66754-6
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-66753-9Published: 15 February 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-88313-7Published: 04 June 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-66754-6Published: 03 February 2018
Series ISSN: 2947-552X
Series E-ISSN: 2947-5538
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 349
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations
Topics: Philosophy of Mind, Metaphysics, Modern Philosophy, Moral Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Political Philosophy