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The Liar: An Essay On Truth And Circularity,New
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Bringing Together Powerful New Tools From Set Theory And The Philosophy Of Language, This Book Proposes A Solution To One Of The Few Unresolved Paradoxes From Antiquity, The Paradox Of The Liar. Treating Truth As A Property Of Propositions, Not Sentences, The Authors Model Two Distinct Conceptions Of Propositions: One Based On The Standard Notion Used By Bertrand Russell, Among Others, And The Other Based On J.L. Austin'S Work On Truth. Comparing These Two Accounts, The Authors Show That While The Russellian Conception Of The Relation Between Sentences, Propositions, And Truth Is Crucially Flawed In Limiting Cases, The Austinian Perspective Has Fruitful Applications To The Analysis Of Semantic Paradox. In The Course Of Their Study Of A Language Admitting Circular Reference And Containing Its Own Truth Predicate, Barwise And Etchemendy Also Develop A Wide Range Of Modeltheoretic Techniquesbased On A New Settheoretic Tool, Peter Aczel'S Theory Of Hypersetsthat Open Up New Avenues In Logical And Formal Semantics.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures five point five six inches in length, zero point five six inches in width, and eight point five inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Liar' have? A: The book contains two hundred eight pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is a paperback edition.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Liar'? A: The author of the book is Jon Barwise.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Liar'? A: The book explores the Paradox of the Liar using set theory and philosophy of language.
- Q: What philosophical perspectives does the book discuss? A: The book compares Bertrand Russell's and J.L. Austin's perspectives on truth and propositions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, the book is accessible to those new to philosophical concepts.
- Q: What kind of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in logic, semantics, and philosophical paradoxes will find this book valuable.
- Q: How can I apply the concepts from 'The Liar'? A: You can apply these concepts to analyze semantic paradoxes in various contexts.
- Q: Does the book provide practical applications of its theories? A: Yes, it discusses fruitful applications of the Austinian perspective on truth.
- Q: How should I care for this paperback book? A: Store it in a cool, dry place to avoid damage and keep the pages intact.
- Q: Can I clean the book if it gets dirty? A: Yes, gently wipe the cover with a dry cloth to remove dust or smudges.
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- Q: What if my copy arrives damaged? A: If your book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or exchange.
- Q: Is there a warranty on 'The Liar'? A: Generally, books do not come with a warranty, but check with the seller for specific policies.
- Q: How can I find more books like 'The Liar'? A: Look for titles related to logic, semantics, and the philosophy of language in similar categories.