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An argument that the major metaphysical theories of facts give us no good reason to accept facts in our catalog of the world.In this book Arianna Betti argues that we have no good reason to accept facts in our catalog of the world, at least as they are described by the two major metaphysical theories of facts. She claims that neither of these theories is tenableneither the theory according to which facts are special structured building blocks of reality nor the theory according to which facts are whatever is named by certain expressions of the form the fact that such and such. There is reality, and there are entities in reality that we are able to name, but, Betti contends, among these entities there are no facts.Drawing on metaphysics, the philosophy of language, and linguistics, Betti examines the main arguments in favor of and against facts of the two major sorts, which she distinguishes as compositional and propositional, giving special attention to methodological presuppositions. She criticizes compositional facts (facts as special structured building blocks of reality) and the central argument for them, Armstrong's truthmaker argument. She then criticizes propositional facts (facts as whatever is named in the fact that statements) and what she calls the argument from nominal reference, which draws on Quine's criterion of ontological commitment. Betti argues that metaphysicians should stop worrying about facts, and philosophers in general should stop arguing for or against entities on the basis of how we use language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'Against Facts' by Arianna Betti? A: In 'Against Facts', Arianna Betti argues that the major metaphysical theories of facts do not provide valid reasons to include facts in our understanding of the world. She critiques both compositional and propositional theories of facts, suggesting that neither holds up under scrutiny.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Against Facts'? A: The author of 'Against Facts' is Arianna Betti.
- Q: What topics does 'Against Facts' cover? A: The book covers metaphysics, philosophy of language, and linguistics, examining arguments for and against the existence of facts as described by major metaphysical theories.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Against Facts'? A: The book was published on July 10, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does 'Against Facts' have? A: The book consists of 296 pages.
- Q: What is the format of 'Against Facts'? A: The book is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: Is 'Against Facts' suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: While 'Against Facts' provides insightful critiques of metaphysical theories, it may be more suitable for readers with some background in philosophy, particularly in metaphysics and philosophy of language.
- Q: What are the main theories critiqued in 'Against Facts'? A: The main theories critiqued in the book are compositional facts, which view facts as structured building blocks of reality, and propositional facts, which are defined as whatever is named by certain expressions.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: What edition of 'Against Facts' is available? A: The available edition of 'Against Facts' is the first edition.