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Explanation and Understanding (Cornell Classics in Philosophy)

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Description for Explanation and Understanding (Cornell Classics in Philosophy) Paperback. Series: Contemporary Philosophy S. Num Pages: 256 pages, 9. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 209 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342. Series: Contemporary Philosophy S. 256 pages, 9ill. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: HPK. Dimension: 209 x 138 x 15. Weight: 316.

"Explanation and Understanding, perhaps von Wright's best-known book, showed the influence of Wittgenstein, but marked a clean break with the positivism of his youth. He suggested that human action could not be explained causally by scientific or 'natural' laws, but had to be understood 'intentionally'—a concept connected with wants and beliefs developed in a social and cultural context."—Daily Telegraph"This is a very good book packed with much original material; it also contains illuminating reinterpretations of some familiar theories and arguments. The range of topics treated includes causation, action, verification of gnomic statements, practical inference and its use in the explanation ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Cornell University Press
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Series
Contemporary Philosophy S.
Condition
New
Weight
341g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Ithaca, United States
ISBN
9780801489365
SKU
V9780801489365
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About Georg Henrik Von Wright
The late G. H. von Wright, who succeeded Wittgenstein in the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge and served as one of three executors of the Wittgenstein estate, was a visiting professor at Cornell University from 1965 to 1977 and finished his career at the University of Helsinki. His many books include The Varieties of Goodness, Norm and ... Read more

Reviews for Explanation and Understanding (Cornell Classics in Philosophy)
"Explanation and Understanding, perhaps von Wright's best-known book, showed the influence of Wittgenstein but marked a clean break with the positivism of his youth. He suggested that human action could not be explained causally by scientific or 'natural' laws, but had to be understood 'intentionally'—a concept connected with wants and beliefs developed in a social and cultural context."—Daily Telegraph "This ... Read more

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