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Philosophical Papers #03: Reason, Truth and History

by Hilary Putnam

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Hilary Putnam deals in this book with some of the most fundamental persistent problems in philosophy: the nature of truth, knowledge and rationality. His aim is to break down the fixed categories of thought which have always appeared to define and constrain the permissible solutions to these problems.

Synopsis:

Concerned with some of the most fundamental problems in philosophy, the nature of truth, knowledge, and rationality, Putnam breaks down the fixed categories of thought that have always appeared to define and constrain the permissible solutions to these problems.
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Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Brains in a vat; 2. A problem about reference; 3. Two philosophical perspectives; 4. Mind and body; 5. Two conceptions of rationality; 6. Fact and value; 7. Reason and history; 8. The impact of science on modern conceptions of rationality; 9. Values, facts and cognition; Appendix; Index.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780521297769
Author:
Putnam, Hilary
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
History
Subject:
Modern
Subject:
Epistemology
Subject:
Introductions
Subject:
Values
Subject:
Mind and body
Subject:
Truth
Subject:
Rationalism
Subject:
History -- Philosophy.
Subject:
History & Surveys - Modern
Subject:
General Philosophy
Subject:
Truth Truth
Subject:
Philosophy : General
Copyright:
1981
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Philosophical Papers
Series Volume:
03
Publication Date:
19811231
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
236
Dimensions:
8.21x5.49x.66 in. .62 lbs.
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