Donald Davidson (1917-2003) was one of the most important philosophers
of the late twentieth century. His work on language and the theory of
meaning has been particularly influential.Two of the world's leading
authorities on Davidson's philosophy, Ernest Lepore and Kirk Ludwig,
provide a systematic exposition of his work in this field and of his
contributions to philosophy of mind, metaphysics, and epistemology
which spring from it. Their second aim is to assess Davidson's program
critically, to mark its successes, but also to identify where its
ccomplishments fall short of its ambitions, and, since it is an
on-going research program, to assess its prospects for the future, and
to contribute to the expansion of that program. Criticizing and
extending Davidson's thought, as well as providing an introduction to
it, Lepore and Ludwig address a broad academic audience. Their work
will be of fundamental importance for those who are coming to
Davidson's work for the first time; while some philosophical
sophistication and training is presupposed, it is accessible both to
advanced undergraduates and to graduate students. It will also be
welcomed by professional philosophers, linguists, and anyone wishing
to assess and understand Davidson's remarkable intellectual legacy.
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Meaning, Truth, Language, and Reality
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ISBN
9780191530715
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Oxford University Press Academic UK
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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