Vagueness and Degrees of Truth
Author:   Nicholas J. J. Smith (The University of Sydney)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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Pages:   350
Publication Date:   07 February 2013
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Author:   Nicholas J. J. Smith (The University of Sydney)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.502kg
ISBN:  

9780199674466


ISBN 10:   0199674469
Pages:   350
Publication Date:   07 February 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part 1: Foundations 1: Beginnings 2: The Space of Possible Theories of Vagueness Part 2: Vagueness 3: What is Vagueness? 4: Accommodating Vagueness Part 3: Degrees of Truth 5: Who's Afraid of Degrees of Truth? 6: Worldly Vagueness and Semantic Indeterminacy Conclusion

Reviews

'clear, focussed, technically deft, and has impressive vision' * History and Philosophy of Logic * 'an excellent book: clearly written and packed full of interesting ideas and arguments.' * Mind * 'a must read for anyone engaged or just seriously interested in the debate on reasoning in face of vagueness.' * Australasian Journal of Logic *


'a must read for anyone engaged or just seriously interested in the debate on reasoning in face of vagueness.' Australasian Journal of Logic 'an excellent book: clearly written and packed full of interesting ideas and arguments.' Mind 'clear, focussed, technically deft, and has impressive vision' History and Philosophy of Logic


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Nicholas Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Sydney.

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