BenMenahem, Yemina
Hilary Putnam (Contemporary Philosophy in Focus)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521012546
- author:
- BenMenahem, Yemina
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.3 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Hilary Putnam: A Critical Introduction to Contemporary Philosophy This volume provides a comprehensive appraisal of Hilary Putnam's major philosophical contributions, covering topics such as meaning theory, philosophy of mind, science, mathematics, and moral theory. The analysis also explores the transformations in his positions over time. Putnam's work addresses key issues in contemporary philosophy, including quantum logic, realism, functionalism, and the fact/value dichotomy. This book offers a critical introduction to central concerns in the field, making it an essential resource for scholars and students of philosophy. By examining Putnam's thought in depth, this volume sheds light on the complexities of modern philosophical debates.