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Ideas, Concepts, and Reality
John W. Burbidge
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Description for Ideas, Concepts, and Reality
Paperback. An original exploration of the distinction between subjective ideas and objective concepts. Num Pages: 194 pages. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 282.
Do concepts exist independently of the mind? Where does objective reality diverge from subjective experience? John Burbidge calls upon the work of some of the foremost thinkers in philosophy to address these questions, developing a nuanced account of the relationship between the mind and the external world. In Ideas, Concepts, and Reality John Burbidge adopts, as a starting point, Gottlob Frege's distinction between "ideas," which are subjective recollections of past sensations, and "concepts," which are shared by many and make communication possible. Engaging with Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, and many others, the book argues that concepts are not eternal ... Read more
Do concepts exist independently of the mind? Where does objective reality diverge from subjective experience? John Burbidge calls upon the work of some of the foremost thinkers in philosophy to address these questions, developing a nuanced account of the relationship between the mind and the external world. In Ideas, Concepts, and Reality John Burbidge adopts, as a starting point, Gottlob Frege's distinction between "ideas," which are subjective recollections of past sensations, and "concepts," which are shared by many and make communication possible. Engaging with Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, and many others, the book argues that concepts are not eternal ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press Canada
Number of pages
194
Condition
New
Number of Pages
194
Place of Publication
Montreal, Canada
ISBN
9780773541658
SKU
V9780773541658
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About John W. Burbidge
John W. Burbidge is professor emeritus in philosophy at Trent University.
Reviews for Ideas, Concepts, and Reality
"This book, a compelling interpretation of the nature of knowledge and of how meaning is established in personal and social life, reflects the maturity and insight of Burbidge's lifelong research. Powerful, engaging, and relevant, it is useful both as a scholarly work and as a teaching text." John Russon, Department of Philosophy, University of Guelph