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Language, World, and Limits: Essays in the Philosophy of Language and Metaphysics,New
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These essays by A.W. Moore are all concerned with the business of representing how things are its nature, its scope, and its limits. The essays in Part One deal with linguistic representation and discuss topics such as rules of representation and their nature, the sorites paradox, and the very distinction between sense and nonsense. Wittgenstein's work, both early and late, figures prominently. One thesis that surfaces at various points is that some things are beyond representation. The essays in Part Two deal with representation more generally and with the character of what is represented, and owe much to Bernard Williams's argument for the possibility of representation from no point of view. They touch more or less directly on the distinction between representation from a point of view and representation from no point of viewin some cases by exploring various consequences of Kant's belief that representation of how things are physically is always, eo ipso, representation from a point of view. One thesis that surfaces at various points is that nothing is beyond representation. Each of the essays in Part Three, which draw inspiration from the early work of Wittgenstein, indicate how the resulting tension between Parts One and Two is to be resolved: namely, by construing the first part as a thesis about states of knowledge or understanding, and the second part as a thesis about facts or truths.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: This book has two hundred ninety-two pages. It provides comprehensive essays on the philosophy of language and metaphysics.
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- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is A.W. Moore. He explores various themes in language representation and metaphysical limits.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the category of philosophy, specifically focusing on language and metaphysics.
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- Q: Are there any discussion questions in the book? A: No, the book does not include discussion questions. However, readers may create their own based on the essays.
- Q: How does this book compare to other philosophy books? A: This book offers a unique perspective on language and metaphysics, differing from general philosophy texts by focusing on representation.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, this book is a standalone collection of essays by A.W. Moore. It is not part of a series.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic purposes, particularly in philosophy courses focused on language and metaphysics.