Benoist, Jocelyn
Benoist, J: Toward a Contextual Realism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674248489
- author:
- Benoist, Jocelyn
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.2 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Metaphysics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Toward a Contextual Realism by Jocelyn Benoist is a philosophical exploration that bridges the divide between continental and analytic approaches to reality. The author argues that our understanding of reality is deeply rooted in our attitudes towards it, and that this relationship must be navigated within the context of reality itself. Benoist rejects the idea of metaphysical realism, which posits that reality can be understood independently of human reflection. Instead, he defends a contextualized approach to realism, drawing on contemporary philosophy of language to inform his arguments. This nuanced perspective offers a fresh take on traditional debates in metaphysics and the philosophy of mind. By examining the nature of intentionality and its relationship to context, Benoist provides a foundation for a radically contextualist philosophy of mind and metaphysics. His work challenges prevailing views on ontology and the human condition, offering a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be in a particular context.
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