A reader writes:
I'm currently a graduate student in political theory (in a political science department) but I've become very interested in a much wider range of philosophical areas. Not too long ago I stumbled onto your blog, of which I've become a regular reader, and I noticed you recently gave some advice to someone regarding where to begin with Nietzsche. I was wondering if you know of, and could recommend, several good places to begin regarding the philosophy of mind and the philosophy of language, and to a lesser degree epistemology and metaphysics. Ideally I'd like to find some books that give a good overview of the history, as well as the contemporary debates (although I don't know if my ideal is unrealistic). Any direction, advice, or recommendations you could provide would be much appreciated.
I thought it better to let some of the many experts who are readers offer suggestions, which would no doubt benefit this student as well as others. Non-anonymous comments strongly preferred, as usual; please post only once, comments may take awhile to appear.
