Offers a fresh perspective on science and language and a fascinating critique of much of contemporary philosophy . . . Those already familiar with Wilson's work will appreciate the novel developments in this long-awaited publication; those new to his work, despite its sometimes technical challenges and hard-to-tame aspects, will find ample reward in the surprising new light it sheds on contemporary philosophical issues in language and science.
Mark Wilson is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh and the author of Wandering Significance (OUP 2006). He has written widely on the relationships that bind together science, language and mathematics. He formerly edited the North American Traditions Series for Rounder records.