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Book SynopsisNozick continues the Socratic tradition of investigation in this volume, which illustrates the originality, force, and scope of his work. In evidence is Nozick's trademark blending of extraordinary analytical rigor with intellectual playfulness. As such, this collection testifies to the great pleasure that both doing and reading philosophy can be.
Trade ReviewSocratic Puzzles is the work of a brilliant mind whose energy for abstract ratiocination in the service of structure hasn't mellowed as much as some thought it would. As ever, Nozick impresses and daunts readers able to follow him. -- Carlin Romano * Philadelphia Inquirer *
Nozick is a distinctive voice in contemporary philosophy: inventive, funny, and often contrarian in his beliefs and choice of topics. At its best his work is exhilarating. -- Thomas Hurka * Toronto Globe & Mail *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Choice and Utility Coercion Newcomb's Problem and Two Principles of Choice Reflection's on Newcomb's Interpersonal Utility Theory On Austrian Methodology Philosophy and Methodology Socratic Puzzles Experience, Theory, and Language Simplicity as Fall-Out Invisible-Hand Explanations Ethics and Politics Moral Complications and Moral Structures On the Randian Argument Weighted Voting and "One-Man, One-Vote" Discussions and Reviews Goodman, Nelson, on Merit, Aesthetics Who Would Choose Socialism? Why Do Intellectuals Oppose Capitalism? The Characteristic Features of Extremism War, Terrorism, Reprisals--Drawing Some Moral Lines Do Animals Have Rights? Philosophical Fictions Fiction R.S.V.P.--A Story Testament Teleology Notes and References Credits Name Index Subject Index
