Publication Date:
2010
abstract:
A comprehensive exposition of W.V. Quine's philosophy, with critical comments of his theses about ontology,logic, meaning and epistemology. Particular attention is devoted to Quine's views on ontology and related themes as realism and instrumentalism. Quinean epistemology naturalized is analyzed in some detail throughout the book. The essay is not only an exposition of Quine's thought,
but also an attempt to interpret his more controversial thesis, as holism,physicalism, realism and truth. Finally, the book identifies a new type of scientific realism in Quine's philosophy.
but also an attempt to interpret his more controversial thesis, as holism,physicalism, realism and truth. Finally, the book identifies a new type of scientific realism in Quine's philosophy.
Iris type:
3.1 Monografia o trattato scientifico
Keywords:
epistemologia; filosofia analitica; significato; Naturalismo; ontologia; W.V. Quine
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