Knowledge and the Known

Historical Perspectives in Epistemology

Autori

• Jaakko Hintikka

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Pagine

260pagine

Tempo di lettura

10ore

• Filosofia

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The volume explores the interplay between historical analysis and contemporary philosophical topics, specifically addressing logical and a priori truths. While it primarily aims to provide a historical understanding of earlier thinkers, it incorporates topical discussions to illuminate the conceptual landscape they navigated. This approach emphasizes the importance of context in evaluating historical ideas, akin to a military historian's need to understand the terrain of past battles. The work ultimately seeks to bridge historical inquiry with modern philosophical discourse.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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