Experimental Philosophy

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An Introduction

By Joshua Alexander

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Experimental Philosophy by Joshua Alexander delves into the intriguing intersection of philosophy and psychology, examining how empirical methods can inform philosophical questions. The book explores how experimental techniques, typically used in the sciences, are applied to philosophical concepts and dilemmas. It challenges traditional approaches by providing new insights into how people understand and engage with fundamental philosophical issues.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the intersection of empirical research and philosophical inquiry. This book delves into how real-world experiments can inform philosophical debates, offering fresh insights into age-old questions. It's a great read for anyone interested in understanding how traditional philosophy is evolving through the integration of contemporary scientific methods.

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Experimental philosophy uses experimental research methods from psychology and cognitive science in order to investigate both philosophical and metaphilosophical questions. It explores philosophical questions about the nature of the psychological world—the very structure or meaning of our concepts of things—and about the nature of the non-psychological world—the things themselves. It also explores metaphilosophical questions about the nature of philosophical inquiry and its proper methodology.

This book provides a detailed and provocative introduction to this innovative field, focusing on the relationship between experimental philosophy and the aims and methods of more traditional analytic philosophy. Special attention is paid to carefully examining experimental philosophy's quite different philosophical programs, their individual strengths and weaknesses, and the different kinds of contributions that they can make to our philosophical understanding.

Clear and accessible throughout, it situates Experimental Philosophy within both a contemporary and historical context, explains its aims and methods, examines and critically evaluates its most significant claims and arguments, and engages with its critics.

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Experimental Philosophy by Joshua Alexander is praised for offering a comprehensive overview of this emerging field. Reviewers commend the book for capturing the intriguing research findings and expertly highlighting their significance for contemporary philosophy. It is noted as a pioneering work, adeptly addressing central debates and providing a thorough introduction to the methodological innovations and controversies of experimental philosophy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745649184

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Joshua Alexander is assistant professor of philosophy at Siena College. He has published in a range of leading journals including Philosophy of Science and Philosophy and Phenomenological Research.