The collapse of the fact-value dichotomy

Author: Hillary Putnam (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The dichotomy between facts and values is a fundamental premise of modern moral and political philosophy. Critiquing this premise is a challenging theme in contemporary practical philosophy. American philosopher Putnam is a deeply influential figure in this intellectual movement. Based on the fundamental stance after the turn to pragmatism, this book launches a fierce critique of the dichotomy between facts and values from the perspectives of epistemology, ethics, and the philosophy of science. It can be considered a concise summary of the new pragmatism movement that emerged after the 1970s.