Mathematics, Matter and Method: Volume 1: Philosophical Papers - Hardcover

Putnam, Hilary

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521225531 ISBN 13: 9780521225533

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1979

Synopsis

This volume deals with the philosophy of mathematics and of science and the nature of philosophical and scientific enquiry.

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Review

'Professor Putnam presents a powerful, coherent and persuasive system of thought. Ranging widely over the topics mentioned in their titles, the two volumes of essays yet have a remarkable degree of unity. Their themes overlap and are linked, as philosophical themes, seriously handled, must always overlap and be linked. In a period in which the general level of philosophical competence, as evidence in publication, is extremely high, Putnam's work stands conspicuously out by virtue of its combination of technical sophistication, clear-sightedness, depth and power. Nothing of what he says is trivial, most of it is true and all parts of it are systematically interconnected. His prose-lucid, lively and unpretentious - is an excellent medium for his thought.' P. F. Strawson, The Times Literary Supplement

Book Description

This volume deals with the philosophy of mathematics and of science and the nature of philosophical and scientific enquiry; the second deals with the philosophy of language and mind. Volume one is now issued in a new edition, including an essay on the philosophy of logic first published in 1971.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1979
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521225531
• ISBN 13: 9780521225533
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 374