Harman, Gilbert

Reasoning, Meaning, and Mind

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ISBN 13:
9780198238027
author:
Harman, Gilbert
format:
Paperback
publisher:
OUP Oxford
language:
English
Publication Year:
1999
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.7 x 1.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
Professional & Vocational, Nonfiction, Psychology,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£46.57

Description

Reasoning, Meaning, and Mind by Gilbert Harman presents a collection of 15 interconnected essays that explore fundamental issues in analytic philosophy.

The book begins with four essays examining basic principles of reasoning and rationality, followed by three essays arguing against the idea that certain claims are true by virtue of meaning. Harman then sets out his own view on meaning, which he believes depends on the functioning of concepts in reasoning, perception, and action.

These ideas are further developed in the final three essays, which investigate the nature of mind and its relationship to language and thought. This collection offers a comprehensive presentation of Harman's influential work, making it an ideal choice for those interested in philosophy and epistemology.

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