From Analytic Philosophy to Pragmatism -- A Study of Putnam's Philosophy

Author: Chen Yajun
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: This book provides a relatively comprehensive and systematic study of Putnam's philosophical thought, especially offering clear clarification on issues such as his views on truth, realism, functionalism, facts and values, and presenting many original and novel insights. The content includes: Putnam's life and the evolution of his thought, the transformation of semantics, the creation of functionalism, the collapse of metaphysical realism, truth and rationality, facts and values, reflections on moral philosophy, anti-functionalism, the dilemma and resolution of internal realism, reshaping the "mind" and revisions to realism, re-examining perception and removing the boundary, foundationalless realism, a reinterpretation of James: how holism and realism are unified, a dialogue with Rorty: what can realism leave us with, references, and detailed afterword.