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OverviewAn examination of the philosophical tradition surrounding the question of reality and relativism, the belief that reality somehow depends on what we think. Robert Kirk outlines and explores the myths and theories about reality. He examines the tensions between science, subjectivity, objectivity, truth and meaning while analyzing the work of some important contemporary philosophers, including Wittgenstein, Quine, Dummett and Rorty. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert KirkPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.544kg ISBN: 9780415208178ISBN 10: 0415208173 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 29 July 1999 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Truth; Chapter 3 Relative to Us?; Chapter 4 Words and World: Wittgenstein; Chapter 5 Words and World: Quine; Chapter 6 Language-Games V. Realism; Chapter 7 Foundations for Knowledge?; Chapter 8 Dummett’s Anti-Realism; Chapter 9 Rorty’s ‘Postmodern’ Pragmatism; Chapter 10 Science and the World of Everyday Life; Chapter 11 A Strong Realism;Reviews'Robert Kirk's short, readable, and engaging book provides an excellent introduction to the considerations that motivate relativism and the reasons they are not convincing' - Philosophical Review Author InformationRobert Kirk is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Nottingham. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |