This collection concentrates on vital themes from Michael Dummett, one
of the most influential and creative analytic philosophers of our
time. The contributors, who include some of Dummett's distinguished
former students, critically reflect on various concerns of Dummett's
ground-breaking work in philosophy of language, metaphysics, and
philosophy of mathematics and logic. The essays direct towards aspects
of Dummett's pioneering work in the history of analytical philosophy,
particularly his interpretations of the works of Frege and of
Wittgenstein, which in conjunction with Dummett’s own highly
original ideas on truth and meaning have shaped decisive contemporary
debates concerning notably the distinction between realism and
anti-realism. Further, the volume includes a cheerfully serious
excursion into popular philosophy by Dummett himself and reveals less
known facets of Dummett's many-sided work and activities such as his
political philosophy of immigration and asylum, and beyond that, his
untiring and warm-hearted campaign for racial justice and humanity.
Contributors: Michael Dummett, Eva Picardi, Crispin Wright, Timothy
Williamson, Ian Rumfitt, Daniel Isaacson, Dag Prawitz, Dale Jacquette,
Alex Burri, Michael Frauchiger.
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Themes from Dummett
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9783110458398
Publisert
2017
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
De Gruyter
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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