Quine’s Philosophy

Gary Kemp’s earlier Quine, A Guide for the Perplexed was one of the best entry points into Quine’s naturalist conception of philosophy. Now in this newly titled and revised version of that book, Kemp offers important updates to the original that will further help those studying Quine’s philosophy for the first time. * Robert Sinclair, Professor of Philosophy, Soka University, Tokyo, Japan * Quine is one of the most influential philosophers of our time, and Gary Kemp’s book is a perfect introduction to his thought. It spells out his major views in a rigorous and reader-friendly way that will be most useful for anyone seeking for a way into the complexities of this fascinating philosophy. * Rogério Severo, Professor of Philosophy, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil * This is a superb volume written with a light style. It will engage and inform students, and be a go-to text for experts wanting a summary of the major themes of Quine’s work (Kemp has the knack of finding just the right passage for the purposes at hand). It not only expertly discusses Quine himself, but offers insight into a range of related topics, especially naturalism, ontology, and the engagement of Chomsky with Quine’s work. I know of no better volume of its kind. * John Collins, Professor, University of East Anglia, UK * This is an excellent introduction to Quine’s thought. Kemp is approachable while also preserving rigor. The historical and further reading notes are especially helpful to those wanting to pursue Quine’s thought further. Experts will also find the work stimulating, particularly the discussions of Quine and Chomsky. * Sean Morris, Professor of Philosophy, Metropolitan State University of Denver, USA * This is an excellent overview of Quine’s philosophy. Kemp introduces Quine’s most prominent views, shows how they hang together, and demonstrates their continued importance. An accessible and up-to-date guide for both students and academics, written by a leading Quine scholar. * Sander Verhaegh, Associate Professor, Tilburg University, The Netherlands *