Donald Davidson's Triangulation Argument

NOTE EDITORE

According to many commentators, Davidson’s earlier work on philosophy of action and truth-theoretic semantics is the basis for his reputation, and his later forays into broader metaphysical and epistemological issues, and eventually into what became known as the triangulation argument, are much less successful. This book by two of his former students aims to change that perception. In Part One, Verheggen begins by providing an explanation and defense of the triangulation argument, then explores its implications for questionsconcerning semantic normativity and reductionism, the social character of language and thought, and skepticism about the external world. In Part Two, Myers considers what the argument can tell us about reasons for action, and whether it can overcome skeptical worries based on claims about the nature of motivation, the sources of normativity and the demands of morality. The book reveals Davidson’s later writings to be full of innovative and important ideas that deserve much more attention than they are currently receiving.

SOMMARIO

Introduction Part 1: Language, Thought and Knowledge Chapter One:Davidson’s Triangulation Argument Chapter Two:From Triangulation to Semantic Normativity Chapter Three:From Triangulation to Semantic Externalism Chapter Four:From Triangulation to Global Anti-Skepticism Part 2: Desires, Reasons and Morality Chapter Five:Triangulation andNormative Skepticism Chapter Six:Pro-Attitudes and Normative Beliefs Chapter Seven:Normative Properties and Explanation Chapter Eight: Normative Realism and Morality

AUTORE

Robert H. Myers is Professor of Philosophy at York University, Canada. Claudine Verheggen is Associate Professor of Philosophy at York University, Canada.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780415710275
• Collana: Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Philosophy
• Dimensioni: 9 x 6 in Ø 1.26 lb
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pagine Arabe: 214
• Pagine Romane: x