Donald Davidson - Couverture souple

Evnine, Simon

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0745606121 ISBN 13 : 9780745606125

Editeur : Polity Press, 1991

Synopsis

This is a systematic introduction to the work of American philosopher Donald Davidson - beginning with his contributions to the philosophy of mind, including his views on action, events and causation. The author then examines Davidson's work in the philosophy of language, considering in detail the link between meaning and truth, and problems of radical interpretation and translation. The final chapters deal with the metaphysical aspects of his work and offer an assessment of his philosophical project as a whole.

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Revue de presse

′This book answers a genuine need: the relations between the different aspects of Davidson′s work are spelled out in a way in which they are not by Davidson himself. The book will be invaluable to students of the philosophy of mind and language.... There is currently no serious competition.′ Christopher Hookway ′I had not dared to hope such a clear and sensible book would, or even could, be written about my work. Evnine has made ideas that readers have often found obscure and difficult in my writings accessible, and he has deftly emphasised important connections. I can′t agree with everything in his book, since Evnine does not accept all my views. This is all to the good: a book as interesting and intelligently sympathetic could not have been written by someone without convictions of his own.′ Donald Davidson ′He has a sure grip on the metaphysical and logical bases of Davidson′s distinctive appraoch, particularly as regards causation, laws and ontology, and he puts the essential points in such a way that only the most determined could miss them.′ London Review of Books ′The strength of this book is its accomplishments in comprehending both theory of action and theory of interpretation in Davidson – including crucial tensions.′ Philosophical Quarterly

Présentation de l'éditeur

Donald Davidson is unquestionably one of America′s greatest living philosophers. His influence on Anglo–American philosophy over the last twenty years has been enormous, and his work is an unavoidable reference point in current debates in the philosophy of language and the philosophy of mind.
This book offers a systematic and accessible introduction to Davidson′s work. Evnine begins by discussing Davidson′s contribution to the philosophy of mind, including his views on action, events and causation. He then examines Davidson′s work in the philosophy of language; the link between meaning and truth, and problems of radical interpretation and translation, are considered in detail. The final chapters deal with the metaphysical aspects of Davidson′s work and seek to assess his philosophical project as a whole.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Polity Press
• Date d'édition: 1991
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0745606121
• ISBN 13: 9780745606125
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 220
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible