Goodman, Nelson

Reconceptions in Philosophy and Other Arts and Sciences (Hackett Readings in Philosophy)

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ISBN 13:: 9780872200524
author:: Goodman, Nelson
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1988
Pages:: 188
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.51 kg
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Aesthetics,
Condition:: New
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Reconceptions in Philosophy and Other Arts and Sciences by Nelson Goodman and Catherine Z. Elgin presents a provocative challenge to traditional philosophical distinctions between art and science, verbal and nonverbal meaning, and cognitive and affective processes. The authors argue that these dichotomies are not as clear-cut as they seem, and that a more nuanced approach is needed to understand the nature of meaning and knowledge. This book offers a detailed critique of contemporary epistemology and explores the concept of 'variation' in art, making it a valuable contribution to ongoing debates in philosophy. With its pragmatic approach and thought-provoking ideas, Reconceptions in Philosophy and Other Arts and Sciences will appeal to anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human knowledge and experience.

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