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OverviewThe present book brings together several case studies, dealing with relevant facets of the work of some of philosophy’s all-time greats. The subject-matter topic being addressed differs significantly, but in each case there is an attempt to apply mathematical methods and perspectives to the solution of a key philosophical issue in a way that throws instructive light upon it. On this basis it emerges that the question “Are mathematical methods useful in philosophy?” finds a suggestive response in the fact that over two millennia key figures in the history of the subject have indeed thought so. And they have substantiated this view not so much by abstract argumentation on the basis of general principles, but by making this point through actual practice. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nicholas RescherPublisher: De Gruyter Imprint: De Gruyter Weight: 0.434kg ISBN: 9783110319200ISBN 10: 3110319209 Pages: 167 Publication Date: 20 January 2010 Recommended Age: College Graduate Student Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Language: German Table of ContentsChapter 1: On the Epistemology of Plato’s Divided Line Chapter 2: Aristotle’s Golden Mean and the Epistemology of Ethical Understanding Chapter 3: Ockham’s Razor and Ontological Economy Chapter 4: Pascal’s Wager in Religion Chapter 5: Leibniz on Coordinating Epistemology and Ontology Chapter 6: Ethical QuantitiesReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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