Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Theory in philosophy of mind which maintains that talk of mental events should be translated into talk about observable behavior.

Leading light of the 20th century American school of thought known as pragmatism.

5th century BCE Greek philosopher of Miletus who regarded 'air' as the primary form of body.

View that morality is based on social agreements that serve the interests of those who make the agreement.

Andrew Latus, St. Francis Xavier University, summarizes the discussion between Thomas Nagel and Bernard Williams on the question: Can luck ever make a moral difference?