Subjectivity, Realism & Postmodrnsm: The Recovery of the World in Recent Philosophy - Couverture souple

Farrell, Frank B.

 
9780521568326: Subjectivity, Realism & Postmodrnsm: The Recovery of the World in Recent Philosophy
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521568323 ISBN 13 : 9780521568326
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

This unusually accessible account of recent Anglo-American philosophy focuses on how that philosophy has challenged deeply held notions of subjectivity, mind, and language. The book is designed on a broad canvas in which recent arguments are placed in a historical context (in particular they are related to medieval philosophy and German idealism). The author then explores such topics as mental content, moral realism, realism and antirealism, and the character of subjectivity. Much of the book is devoted to an investigation of Donald Davidson's philosophy, and there is also a sustained critique of the position of Richard Rorty. A final chapter defends the realist position against objections from postmodern thought. As a rigorous and historically sensitive account of recent philosophy, this book should enjoy a wide readership among philosophers of many different persuasions, literary theorists, and social scientists who have been influenced by postmodern thought.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This unusually accessible account of recent Anglo-American philosophy focuses on how that philosophy has challenged deeply held notions of subjectivity, mind, and language. The book is designed on a broad canvas in which recent arguments are placed in a historical context (in particular they are related to medieval philosophy and German idealism). The author then explores such topics as mental content, moral realism, realism and antirealism, and the character of subjectivity. Much of the book is devoted to an investigation of Donald Davidson's philosophy, and there is also a sustained critique of the position of Richard Rorty. A final chapter defends the realist position against objections from postmodern thought. As a rigorous and historically sensitive account of recent philosophy, this book should enjoy a wide readership among philosophers of many different persuasions, literary theorists, and social scientists who have been influenced by postmodern thought.

Revue de presse

"...worthwhile both as an overview of how things stand with philosophy right now and as a defense of the concept of objective truth." The Key Reporter

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521568323
ISBN 13 
9780521568326
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
308
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Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521444160 ISBN 13 :  9780521444163
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1994
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