Author Description

The Story of Analytic Philosophy: Plot and Heroes presents an obvious and explicit awareness of the crisis by "insiders," with a view to interpreting it. Such an interpretation is accomplished by telling the story of analytic philosophy - that is, by presenting its raison d'etre and the motivations, methods, and results of its eminent figures. The "plot," or the theoretics of a philosophical movement, is told by contributors Hacker, Hylton, Sacks, Skorupski and others. Each of the essays falling into this category addresses essential issues such as analysis, style, psychologism, and empiricism. The story of the "heroes," signifying the likes of Frege, Russell, and Wittgenstein, is a well known story, but still worth retelling.