Coming to Our Senses
by Michael DevittJonathan Dancy (Contribution by)John Haldane (Contribution by)Gilbert Harman (Contribution by)Frank Jackson (Contribution by)William G. Lucan (Contribution by)Ernest Sosa (Contribution by)
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Michael Devitt is a distinguished philosopher of language. In this book he takes up one of the most important difficulties that must be faced by philosophical semantics: namely, the threat posed by holism. Three important questions lie at the core of this book: what are the main objectives of semantics; why are they worthwhile; how should we accomplish them? Devitt answers these 'methodological' questions naturalistically and explores what semantic programme arises from the answers. The approach is anti-Cartesian, rejecting the idea that linguistic or conceptual competence yields any privileged access to meanings. This new methodology is used first against holism. Devitt argues for a truth-referential localism, and in the process rejects direct-reference, two-factor, and verificationist theories. The book concludes by arguing against revisionism, eliminativism, and the idea that we should ascribe narrow meanings to explain behaviour.
| ISBN-13 | 9780521498876 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0521498872 |
| Weight | 0.90 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.50 x 0.88 x 8.50 In |
| List Price | $46.99 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 352 pages |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Published On | 1995-10-27 |
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