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Pursuit Of Truth: Revised Edition,New
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In Pursuit of Truth W. V. Quine gives us his latest word on issues to which he has devoted many years. As he says in the preface: 'In these pages I have undertaken to update, sum up, and clarify my variously intersecting views on cognitive meaning, objective reference, and the grounds of knowledge' The pursuit of truth is a quest that links observation, theory, and the world. Various faulty efforts to forge such links have led to much intellectual confusion. Quine's efforts to get beyond the confusion begin by rejecting the very idea of binding together word and thing, rejecting the focus on the isolated word. For him, observation sentences and theoretical sentences are the alpha and omega ofthe scientific enterprise. Notions like 'idea' and 'meaning' are vague, but a sentencenow there's something you can sink your teeth into. Starting thus with sentences, Quine sketches an epistemological setting for the pursuit of truth. He proceeds to show how reification and reference contribute to the elaborate structure that can indeed relate science to its sensory evidence. In this book Quine both summarizes and moves ahead. Rich, lively chapters dissect his major concernsevidence, reference, meaning, intension, and truth. 'Some points' he writes, 'have become clearer in my mind in the eight years since Theories and Things. Some that were already clear in my mind have become clearer on paper. And there are some that have meanwhile undergone substantive change for the better' This is a key book for understanding the effort that a major philosopher has made a large part of his life's work: to naturalize epistemology in the twentieth century. The book is concise and elegantly written, as one would expect, and does not assume the reader's previous acquaintance with Quine's writings. Throughout, it is marked by Quine's wit and economy of style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Pursuit of Truth: Revised Edition'? A: 'Pursuit of Truth: Revised Edition' by W. V. Quine explores the philosophical quest for understanding cognitive meaning, objective reference, and the foundations of knowledge, challenging traditional views on the relationship between language and reality.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Pursuit of Truth: Revised Edition' is W. V. Quine, a prominent philosopher known for his contributions to epistemology and philosophy of language.
- Q: What kind of condition is the used book in? A: The book is categorized as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may show signs of wear but is still suitable for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Pursuit of Truth: Revised Edition' contains a total of 126 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'Pursuit of Truth' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Pursuit of Truth: Revised Edition' published? A: 'Pursuit of Truth: Revised Edition' was published on October 20, 1992.
- Q: Does this book require previous knowledge of Quine's work? A: No, the book does not assume the reader's prior acquaintance with Quine's writings, making it accessible to newcomers.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics in the book include evidence, reference, meaning, intension, and the concept of truth as explored by Quine.
- Q: Is there a preface included in this edition? A: Yes, this revised edition includes a preface provided by the author, W. V. Quine.
- Q: What makes this book significant in philosophy? A: 'Pursuit of Truth' is considered a key work for understanding Quine's efforts to naturalize epistemology in the twentieth century, reflecting his evolving thoughts and clarifications over the years.