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The Philosophy of Michael Dummett 1994 Edition
Contributor(s): McGuinness, B. F. (Editor), Oliveri, G. (Editor)

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 ISBN: 0792328043     ISBN-13: 9780792328049
Publisher: Springer
OUR PRICE: $161.49  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 1994
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Annotation: This book contains seminal discussions of central issues in the philosophy of language, mathematics, mind, religion and time. Is common language conceptually prior to idiolectics? What is a theory of meaning? Does constructivism provide a satisfactory account of mathematics? What are indefinitely extensible concepts? Can we change the past? These are only some of the very important questions addressed here. Both the papers written by the contributors and Dummett's replies provide a great wealth of stimulating ideas for those who currently do research in the respective areas touched upon without making the reading exceedingly tedious. This feature, common to most of the papers in this book, makes it possible to use the material presented in undergraduate courses at university level.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Logic
- Mathematics | Logic
- Philosophy | Metaphysics
Dewey: 192
LCCN: 94009709
Series: NATO Asi Series. Series C, Mathematical and Physical Science
Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" L (1.66 lbs) 394 pages
Features: Bibliography, Index
 
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Publisher Description:
The present collection of papers derives from a philosophy conference organised in the Sicilian town of M ussomeli in September 1991. The con- ference aimed at providing an analysis of certain aspects of the thought of Michael Dummett, whose contributions have been very influential in several aspects of the philosophical debate continuing within the analyt- ical tradition. Logic, the philosophy of mathematics, the interpretation of Frege's philosophy, and metaphysics are only some of the areas within which Dummett's ideas have been fruitful over the years. The papers contained in this book, and Dummett's replies, will, it is hoped, not merely offer a partial reconstruction of a philosopher's life- work, but provide an exciting and challenging vantage point from which to look at some of the main problems of contemporary philosophy. The First International Philosophy Conference of M ussomeli - this is what the conference was called - was an extraordinary event in many ways. The quality of the papers presented, the international reputa- tion of many of the participants, the venue itself, together with the unavoidable, and sometimes quite funny, organisational hiccups, made that meeting memorable. Perhaps principally memorable was the warmth and sympathy of the people of Mussomeli who strongly supported and encouraged this initia- tive. A special mention is also due to the City Council Administrators, who spared no effort to make the Conference a success.
 
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