Dummett, Michael
Thought and Reality (Lines of Thought)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199552245
- author:
- Dummett, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 136mm X 202mm
- Genre:
- Philosophy of language
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Michael Dummett's Thought and Reality is a thought-provoking exploration of some of philosophy's most fundamental questions. At its core, the book seeks to understand what reality consists of, and how we can be certain about it.
Dummett argues that answering this question requires us to consider the relationship between metaphysics, semantics, and our understanding of language. He examines the concepts of meaning and truth, and how they relate to each other, as well as the role of justification in a theory of meaning.
One of the book's key contributions is its challenge to traditional notions of realism, suggesting that our understanding of reality may be more nuanced than we typically assume. Dummett also devotes a chapter to the concept of God, adding depth and complexity to his overall argument.
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