Quine and Davidson on Language, Thought and Reality

ISBN-13: 9780521821803 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 328 str.

Hans-Johann Glock

Opis

W.V. Quine and Donald Davidson are among the leading thinkers of the twentieth century. Their influence on contemporary philosophy is second to none, and their impact in disciplines such as linguistics and psychology is strongly felt. Questioning some of their basic assumptions, this text includes interesting comparisons of Quine and Davidson with other philosophers, particularly Wittgenstein. The text also offers detailed accounts of central issues in contemporary analytic philosophy.

Recenzje

'Glock's book is one that every philosopher should have on his or her shelf, and most will find it an enjoyable and illuminating work … It is admirably clear, insightful and provides critical overviews of the most important arguments of two of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century, from the point of view of a critic rather than a sympathizer. There is something valuable here for everyone, whether friend or foe of Quine or Davidson.' Notre Dame Philosophical Review

Spis treści

Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Logical pragmatism; 2. Ontology; 3. Analyticity, apriority and necessity; 4. Truth; 5. Meaning and truth; 6. Radical translation and radical interpretation; 7. Indeterminacies; 8. Meaning and understanding; 9. Thought and language; References; Index.