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Pragmatism and Realism
Will, Frederick L.; Westphal, Kenneth R.; Macintyre, Alasdair
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Description for Pragmatism and Realism
Hardback. In this collection of nine essays, Will demonstrates that a social account of human knowledge is consistent with, and ultimately requires, realism. Series: Studies in Epistemology and Cognitive Theory S. Num Pages: 272 pages, index,. BIC Classification: HPK; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 517.
"I have no doubt at all, that if philosophy is to prosper in the coming decades, it will have to treat with great seriousness that splendid seriousness that splendid body of philosophical writing of which the essays in this volume constitute one major part". from the Foreword by Alasdair MacIntyre When historians of philosophy turn to the work of distinguished philosopher Frederick L. Will, Pragmatism and Realism will be an important part of the discussion. In this collection of nine essays, Will demonstrates that a social account of human knowledge is consistent with, and ultimately requires, realism. ... Read more
"I have no doubt at all, that if philosophy is to prosper in the coming decades, it will have to treat with great seriousness that splendid seriousness that splendid body of philosophical writing of which the essays in this volume constitute one major part". from the Foreword by Alasdair MacIntyre When historians of philosophy turn to the work of distinguished philosopher Frederick L. Will, Pragmatism and Realism will be an important part of the discussion. In this collection of nine essays, Will demonstrates that a social account of human knowledge is consistent with, and ultimately requires, realism. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Epistemology and Cognitive Theory S.
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780847683499
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V9780847683499
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About Will, Frederick L.; Westphal, Kenneth R.; Macintyre, Alasdair
Frederick L. Will is professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, and the author of Beyond Deduction and Induction and Justification. Kenneth R. Westphal is associate professor at the University of Philosophy at the University of New Hampshire and the author of Hegel's Epistemological Realism.
Reviews for Pragmatism and Realism
Frederick L. Will's essay present a fresh approach that dissolves this dilemma in a way that is stimulating and liberating.
James D. Wallace, University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign This testament is an indispensable aid to self-understanding for American philosophers of all persuasions.
Jim Tiles, University of Hawai'i at Manoa This is a stimulating, illuminating and rewarding work — original, ... Read more
James D. Wallace, University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign This testament is an indispensable aid to self-understanding for American philosophers of all persuasions.
Jim Tiles, University of Hawai'i at Manoa This is a stimulating, illuminating and rewarding work — original, ... Read more