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: : To all who read this, I'd be extremely grateful if you could help me gather some research for a book series. My name's Dan Popplewell and I'm based in the UK, currently developing a detailed proposal for a UK publisher. : : As an informal 'consumer survey' I'm trying to compile a ranked list of living English-speaking specialists in the main areas of philosophy, particularly phils of religion, mind, science, ethics, existentialism, metaphysics and language. : : The list will be used as information to help target potential contributors. Of course I have my own opinions, but I'd like to hear yours! Qualities to consider are being well known, having a compelling and persuasive written style, and having strong and original opinions. : : If you know your philosophers, please respond (or email me) with this: : : For each subject heading above list 10 living philosophers ranked according to their 'importance' as you see it. : : If I get enough responses I'll tot up the scores. : : Thanks for your help. I'll look forward to seeing some answers, and keep you informed on progress with the book proposal. : : Dan P, : : Liverpool UK : Top ten living philosophers as of January 20, 2004: : 1. Jurgen Habermas : 2. Paul Ricoeur : 3. Richard Rorty : 4. Jacques Derrida : 5. Noam Chomsky : 6. Roberto mangabeirra Unger : 7. Cornel West : 8. Peter Singer : 9. Martha Nussbaum : 10. Mary Warnock

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