Preface.

Notes on Contributors.

Contemporary Philosophy in the United States: John R.
Searle.

Contemporary Philosophy: A Second Look: Bernard Williams.

Part I: Areas of Philosophy.

Part II History of Philosophy.

Glossary.

Index.

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essential work of reference for every student of philosophy. Yet
its engaging and accessible style also makes the Companion
an outstanding choice for introductory courses in philosophy."
Hugh LaFollette, East Tennessee State University


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Choice

Nicholas Bunnin studied at Harvard University and Corpus
Christi College, Oxford. He is Director of the Philosophy Project
at the Institute for Chinese Studies, University of Oxford.

Eric Tsui-James lectured in Philosophy at St
Hilda's College, Oxford before becoming Associated Professor
in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong

N. Bunnin, University of Oxford; E. Tsui-James, University of Cambridge