Wilfrid Sellars, Idealism, and Realism is the first study of its kind
to address a range of realist and idealist views inspired by
psychological nominalism. Bringing together premier analytic realists
and distinguished defenders of German idealism, it reveals why
psychological nominalism is one of the most important theories of the
mind to come out the 20th century. The theory, first put forward by
Wilfrid Sellars, argues that language is the only means by which
humans can learn the types of socially shared practices that permit
rationality. Although wedded to important aspects of German idealism,
Sellars' theory is couched in bold realist terms of the analytic
tradition. Those who are sympathetic to German idealism find this
realist's appropriation of German idealism problematic. Wilfrid
Sellars, Idealism and Realism thus creates a rare venue for realists
and idealists to debate the epistemic outcome of the mental processes
they both claim are essential to experience. Their resulting
discussion bridges the gap between analytic and continental
philosophy. In providing original and accessible chapters on
psychological nominalism, this volume raises themes that intersect
with numerous disciplines: the philosophy of mind, philosophy of
language, epistemology, and metaphysics. It also provides clarity on
arguably the best available account of why humans can reason, be
self-aware, know, and act as agents.
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Understanding Psychological Nominalism
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781474238953
Publisert
2020
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1. utgave
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Vendor
Bloomsbury Academic
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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