Quine: Language, Experience and Reality. - Couverture souple

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Hookway, Christopher

 
9780745602394: Quine: Language, Experience and Reality.
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ISBN 10 : 0745602398 ISBN 13 : 9780745602394
Editeur : Polity, 1988

Synopsis

This book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the work of Willard van Orman Quine, the most important and influential American philosopher of the post-war period. An understanding of Quine's work is essential for anyone who wishes to follow contemporary debates in the philosophy of language, the philosophy of mind and metaphysics.

Hookway traces the development of Quine's work from his early criticisms of logical positivism and empiricism to his more recent theories about mind and meaning. He gives particular attention to Quine's controversial arguments concerning the indeterminacy of translation, comparing Quine's views with those of Davidson, Putnam and others. Hookway concludes by offering a critical appraisal of Quine's approach and of some of his fundamental philosophical commitments.

This lucid and balanced study will be essential reading for students of philosophy. It will also be invaluable for students in the social sciences and other disciplines who are looking for a clear introduction to Quine's ideas.

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À propos de l?auteur

Christopher Hookway is the author of Quine, published by Wiley.

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Éditeur
Polity
Date d'édition
1988
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0745602398
ISBN 13 
9780745602394
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
240
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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