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The Collapse of the Fact/Value Dichotomy and Other Essays,Used
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If philosophy has any business in the world, it is the clarification of our thinking and the clearing away of ideas that cloud the mind. In this book, one of the world's preeminent philosophers takes issue with an idea that has found an alltooprominent place in popular culture and philosophical thought: the idea that while factual claims can be rationally established or refuted, claims about value are wholly subjective, not capable of being rationally argued for or against. Although it is on occasion important and useful to distinguish between factual claims and value judgments, the distinction becomes, Hilary Putnam argues, positively harmful when identified with a dichotomy between the objective and the purely 'subjective.'Putnam explores the arguments that led so much of the analytic philosophy of language, metaphysics, and epistemology to become openly hostile to the idea that talk of value and human flourishing can be right or wrong, rational or irrational; and by which, following philosophy, social sciences such as economics have fallen victim to the bankrupt metaphysics of Logical Positivism. Tracing the problem back to Hume's conception of a 'matter of fact' as well as to Kant's distinction between 'analytic' and 'synthetic' judgments, Putnam identifies a path forward in the work of Amartya Sen. Lively, concise, and wise, his book prepares the way for a renewed mutual fruition of philosophy and the social sciences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Collapse of the Fact/Value Dichotomy and Other Essays' about? A: This book by Hilary Putnam addresses the problematic distinction between factual claims and value judgments, arguing that this dichotomy is harmful to philosophy and social sciences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Hilary Putnam, a prominent philosopher known for his contributions to philosophy of language, metaphysics, and epistemology.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 30, 2004.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 204 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, the book is lively and concise, making it accessible for those new to philosophical concepts.
- Q: What philosophical issues does Putnam discuss in this book? A: Putnam discusses the implications of separating facts from values and critiques the influence of Logical Positivism on philosophy and social sciences.
- Q: Is there a specific philosophical tradition that this book engages with? A: Yes, it engages with analytic philosophy and critiques the theories of philosophers like Hume and Kant.
- Q: What does Putnam propose as a solution to the issues raised in the book? A: Putnam identifies a path forward in the work of Amartya Sen, suggesting a renewed connection between philosophy and social sciences.
- Q: What audience might benefit from reading this book? A: Students of philosophy, social sciences, and anyone interested in the intersection of factual claims and value judgments will find this book beneficial.