Book Details
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Published
Nov 30, 2001
Publisher
Springer
ISBN-10
140200253X
ISBN-13
9781402002533
Description
This collection brings together a range of insightful essays that delve into the profound impact of W.V.O. Quine's work on philosophy, particularly in relation to knowledge, language, and logic. Contributors explore the complexities of Quine's ideas, engaging with his theories and questioning their implications for contemporary thought.
Through rigorous analysis, the authors illuminate the ways in which Quine challenged traditional distinctions between analytic and synthetic truths, as well as the nature of meaning itself. They interrogate his rejection of the notion of a clear boundary between philosophy and scientific inquiry, prompting readers to reconsider established philosophical frameworks.
In examining Quine's legacy, this compilation not only pays homage to his groundbreaking contributions but also sparks new debates within the philosophical community. It serves as both a critical reflection on his work and a platform for exploring the enduring questions that continue to resonate in discussions of language and logic today.
Through rigorous analysis, the authors illuminate the ways in which Quine challenged traditional distinctions between analytic and synthetic truths, as well as the nature of meaning itself. They interrogate his rejection of the notion of a clear boundary between philosophy and scientific inquiry, prompting readers to reconsider established philosophical frameworks.
In examining Quine's legacy, this compilation not only pays homage to his groundbreaking contributions but also sparks new debates within the philosophical community. It serves as both a critical reflection on his work and a platform for exploring the enduring questions that continue to resonate in discussions of language and logic today.
Genres
Philosophy