The Themes of Quine's Philosophy

Meaning, Reference, and Knowledge

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Mind & Body, Reference & Language, Language Arts
Cover of the book The Themes of Quine's Philosophy by Edward Becker, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Edward Becker ISBN: 9781139508100
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: June 28, 2012
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Edward Becker
ISBN: 9781139508100
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: June 28, 2012
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

Willard Van Orman Quine's work revolutionized the fields of epistemology, semantics and ontology. At the heart of his philosophy are several interconnected doctrines: his rejection of conventionalism and of the linguistic doctrine of logical and mathematical truth, his rejection of the analytic/synthetic distinction, his thesis of the indeterminacy of translation and his thesis of the inscrutability of reference. In this book Edward Becker sets out to interpret and explain these doctrines. He offers detailed analyses of the relevant texts, discusses Quine's views on meaning, reference and knowledge, and shows how Quine's views developed over the years. He also proposes a new version of the linguistic doctrine of logical truth, and a new way of rehabilitating analyticity. His rich exploration of Quine's thought will interest all those seeking to understand and evaluate the work of one of the most important philosophers of the second half of the twentieth century.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Willard Van Orman Quine's work revolutionized the fields of epistemology, semantics and ontology. At the heart of his philosophy are several interconnected doctrines: his rejection of conventionalism and of the linguistic doctrine of logical and mathematical truth, his rejection of the analytic/synthetic distinction, his thesis of the indeterminacy of translation and his thesis of the inscrutability of reference. In this book Edward Becker sets out to interpret and explain these doctrines. He offers detailed analyses of the relevant texts, discusses Quine's views on meaning, reference and knowledge, and shows how Quine's views developed over the years. He also proposes a new version of the linguistic doctrine of logical truth, and a new way of rehabilitating analyticity. His rich exploration of Quine's thought will interest all those seeking to understand and evaluate the work of one of the most important philosophers of the second half of the twentieth century.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book Greek Religion and Cults in the Black Sea Region by Edward Becker
Cover of the book Criminal Law and the Modernist Novel by Edward Becker
Cover of the book Romanticism, Revolution and Language by Edward Becker
Cover of the book Tropical Ecosystems and Ecological Concepts by Edward Becker
Cover of the book Martial Law and English Laws, c.1500–c.1700 by Edward Becker
Cover of the book War beyond Words by Edward Becker
Cover of the book A Critique of Proportionality and Balancing by Edward Becker
Cover of the book Godly Kingship in Restoration England by Edward Becker
Cover of the book Hydrology by Edward Becker
Cover of the book Optimal Transport by Edward Becker
Cover of the book Opting Out of Congress by Edward Becker
Cover of the book EU Citizenship and Federalism by Edward Becker
Cover of the book The Creative Society – and the Price Americans Paid for It by Edward Becker
Cover of the book Politics beyond Black and White by Edward Becker
Cover of the book Practical Body MRI by Edward Becker
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy