| Description |
1 online resource (xxv, 283 pages) |
| Series |
Boston studies in the philosophy of science, 0068-0346 ; v. 291 |
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Boston studies in the philosophy of science ; v. 291.
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| Contents |
1. Quine: logic and philosophy -- 2. Semantics and ontology -- 3. From word and object to roots of reference -- 4. Last revisions -- 5. Conclusion |
| Summary |
This book covers W.V. Quine's philosophic career from his early radical empiricism and behaviorism through his development of a series of skeptical doctrines regarding meaning, reference, and science. It explains what problems he tried to solve and what his solutions were. Resulting ina series of highly controversial claims that have won him international fame. His work is still a center of controversy and has lead to an enormous literature of commentary |
| Analysis |
Philosophy (General) |
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Philosophy, modern |
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Philosophy |
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History of Philosophy |
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Modern Philosophy |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Quine, W. V. (Willard Van Orman)
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| SUBJECT |
Quine, W. V. (Willard Van Orman) fast |
| Subject |
Logic.
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PHILOSOPHY -- Logic.
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Sciences sociales.
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Sciences humaines.
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Logic
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789400724242 |
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9400724241 |
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