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Realism versus Realism
Chhanda Gupta
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Description for Realism versus Realism
Paperback. This work defends the metaphysics of "internal realism", a view authored by Hilary Putnam, and seeks to build on its basis an immanent realistic position to resolve two conflicts: the conflict between realism and some forms of anti-realism; and between transcendent and immanent realism. Num Pages: 184 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 10. Weight in Grams: 245.
Realism versus Realism defends the metaphysics of 'Internal Realism,' a view authored by Hilary Putnam, and seeks to build on its basis an immanent realistic position to resolve two conflicts: the conflict between realism and some forms of anti-realism, especially relativism which involves constructivism and subjectivism; and also between two forms of realism itself, namely transcendent and immanent. Contra transcendent realism, author Chhanda Gupta rejects the absolute view of realities that (a) transcend our concept forming powers, (b) transcend our cognitive abilities, and (c) are said to have features by themselves, not as things appear to us. Contra relativism ... Read more
Realism versus Realism defends the metaphysics of 'Internal Realism,' a view authored by Hilary Putnam, and seeks to build on its basis an immanent realistic position to resolve two conflicts: the conflict between realism and some forms of anti-realism, especially relativism which involves constructivism and subjectivism; and also between two forms of realism itself, namely transcendent and immanent. Contra transcendent realism, author Chhanda Gupta rejects the absolute view of realities that (a) transcend our concept forming powers, (b) transcend our cognitive abilities, and (c) are said to have features by themselves, not as things appear to us. Contra relativism ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Weight
244g
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742513877
SKU
V9780742513877
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About Chhanda Gupta
Chhanda Gupta is professor of philosophy at Jadavpur University, Calcutta. She is author of numerous journal articles and was a fellow of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (1985-86) and a Fulbright Research Fellow at Harvard University in 1985 and 1995.
Reviews for Realism versus Realism
Gupta's analysis of varieties of realism and antirealism is precise and insightful. It treats the views of Kant, Peirce, Popper, Quine, Putnam, Davidson, and others. Her own contribution to the discussion of this central issue is original and significant. It should not be missed.
Michael Krausz, Bryn Mawr College What is so compelling about Chhanda Gupta's book is, first, ... Read more
Michael Krausz, Bryn Mawr College What is so compelling about Chhanda Gupta's book is, first, ... Read more