Jessica Brown (Editor), Herman Cappelen(Editor)
Assertion: New Philosophical Essays
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198707639
- author:
- Jessica Brown (Editor), Herman Cappelen(Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 308
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 1.8 x 15.5 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Linguistics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Assertion: New Philosophical Essays by Jessica Brown and Herman Cappelen explores the fundamental nature of language, focusing on the concept of assertion. This collection brings together philosophers of language and epistemologists to examine how assertion is governed by epistemic norms, particularly in light of relativist views of truth. The essays shed new light on the complexities of speech acts and the role of assertion in shaping our understanding of knowledge and truth. By analyzing the relationships between assertion, truth, and epistemology, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of current debates in the field. For readers interested in philosophical discussions of language and epistemology, Assertion: New Philosophical Essays offers a valuable contribution to ongoing conversations about the nature of knowledge and its relationship to human communication.
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