[PDF] Bertrand Russell And The Nature Of Propositions eBook

Author : Samuel Lebens
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,49 MB
Release : 2017-05-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1351733893

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Bertrand Russell and the Nature of Propositions offers the first book-length defence of the Multiple Relation Theory of Judgement (MRTJ). Although the theory was much maligned by Wittgenstein and ultimately rejected by Russell himself, Lebens shows that it provides a rich and insightful way to understand the nature of propositional content. In Part I, Lebens charts the trajectory of Russell’s thought before he adopted the MRTJ. Part II reviews the historical story of the theory: What led Russell to deny the existence of propositions altogether? Why did the theory keep evolving throughout its short life? What role did G. F. Stout play in the evolution of the theory? What was Wittgenstein’s concern with the theory, and, if we can’t know what his concern was exactly, then what are the best contending hypotheses? And why did Russell give the theory up? In Part III, Lebens makes the case that Russell’s concerns with the theory weren’t worth its rejection. Moreover, he argues that the MRTJ does most of what we could want from an account of propositions at little philosophical cost. This book bridges the history of early analytic philosophy with work in contemporary philosophy of language. It advances a bold reading of the theory of descriptions and offers a new understanding of the role of Stout and the representation concern in the evolution of the MRTJ. It also makes a decisive contribution to philosophy of language by demonstrating the viability of a no-proposition theory of propositions.

Author : Jeffrey C. King
Publisher : Clarendon Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 32,96 MB
Release : 2007-04-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0191527580

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Belief in propositions has had a long and distinguished history in analytic philosophy. Three of the founding fathers of analytic philosophy, Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, and G. E. Moore, believed in propositions. Many philosophers since then have shared this belief; and the belief is widely, though certainly not universally, accepted among philosophers today. Among contemporary philosophers who believe in propositions, many, and perhaps even most, take them to be structured entities with individuals, properties, and relations as constituents. For example, the proposition that Glenn loves Tracy has Glenn, the loving relation, and Tracy as constituents. What is it, then, that binds these constituents together and imposes structure on them? And if the proposition that Glenn loves Tracy is distinct from the proposition that Tracy loves Glenn yet both have the same constituents, what is about the way these constituents are structured or bound together that makes them two different propositions? In The Nature and Structure of Content, Jeffrey C. King formulates a detailed account of the metaphysical nature of propositions, and provides fresh answers to the above questions. In addition to explaining what it is that binds together the constituents of structured propositions and imposes structure on them, King deals with some of the standard objections to accounts of propositions: he shows that there is no mystery about what propositions are; that given certain minimal assumptions, it follows that they exist; and that on his approach, we can see how and why propositions manage to have truth conditions and represent the world as being a certain way. The Nature and Structure of Content also contains a detailed account of the nature of tense and modality, and provides a solution to the paradox of analysis. Scholars and students working in the philosophy of mind and language, and those interested in metaphysics, will find this book rewarding reading.

Author : Keith Green
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 18,89 MB
Release : 2007-11-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1441180338

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Although there has been a significant revival in interest in Bertrand Russell's work in recent years, most professional philosophers would still argue that Russell was not interested in language. Here, in the first full-length study of Russell's work on language throughout his long career, Keith Green shows that this is in fact not the case. In examining Russell's work, particularly from 1900 to 1950, Green exposes a repeated emphasis on, and turn to, linguistic considerations. Green considers how 'linguistics' and 'philosophy' were struggling in the twentieth century to define themselves and to create appropriate contemporary disciplines. They had much in common during certain periods, yet seemed to continue in almost total ignorance of one another. This negative relation has been noted in the past by Roy Harris, whose work provides some of the inspiration for the present book. Taking those two aspects, Green's aim here is to provide the first full-length consideration of Russell's varied work in language, and to read it in the context of developing contemporary (i.e. with Russell's work) linguistic theory. The main aims of this important new book, in focusing exclusively on Russell's work on language throughout his career, are to place Russell within the changing contexts of contemporary linguistic thought; to read Russell's language-theories against the grain of his own linguistic practice; to assess the relationship between linguistic and philosophical thought during Russell's career, and to reassess his place in the history of linguistic thought in the twentieth century. As such, this fascinating study will make a vital contribution to Russell studies and to the study of the relationship between philosophy and linguistics.

Author : Graham Stevens
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 29,64 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780415360449

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"This book explores in detail the repercussions for his philosophical logic of Russell's discovery of the contradiction in 1901. From close study of Russell's development of the theory of types, including the recently rediscovered work on his substitutional theory in unpublished manuscripts, an interpretation of Russell's philosophical logic emerges which provides new and important insights into his philosophy as a whole, and places the problem of the unity of the proposition at its heart from start to finish."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 49,1 MB
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Category : Psychology
ISBN :

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Delve into the Profound Works of Bertrand Russell with "The Analysis of Mind" and "The Problems of Philosophy" - A Thought-Provoking Pairing of Philosophical Inquiry Embark on a philosophical odyssey with this illuminating 2 Ebook combo, showcasing the insightful works of Bertrand Russell, a titan of 20th-century thought. Book 1: The Analysis of Mind by Bertrand Russell: A Deep Dive into the Nature of Consciousness. Explore the complexities of the human mind as Russell conducts a rigorous examination of consciousness and cognition. In "The Analysis of Mind," Russell employs logic and reason to dissect the mysteries of mental phenomena, offering profound insights into perception, memory, and the self. With its meticulous analysis and lucid prose, this seminal work challenges readers to rethink their understanding of the inner workings of the psyche. Book 2: The Problems of Philosophy: Bertrand Russell's Quest for Truth and Understanding. Join Russell on a journey through the fundamental questions that have plagued philosophers for centuries. In "The Problems of Philosophy," Russell tackles timeless inquiries about the nature of reality, knowledge, and existence. Through clear and accessible prose, he navigates complex concepts with ease, inviting readers to ponder the nature of truth and the limits of human understanding. Engage with the Profound Ideas and Timeless Wisdom of Bertrand Russell, Where Every Page Sparks New Insights and Provocative Reflections. Join the Expedition through the Depths of Human Thought and the Boundaries of Philosophical Inquiry! As you immerse yourself in "The Analysis of Mind" and "The Problems of Philosophy," contemplate the mysteries of consciousness and the nature of reality. What truths lie hidden within the recesses of the mind, and how can we unravel the enigmas of existence? Let Russell's penetrating intellect guide you on a journey of discovery and enlightenment. Don't miss this Unforgettable 2 Ebook Combo - Your Exploration of Philosophy's Deepest Questions Begins Now!

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 20,2 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0192854232

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This classic work, first published in 1912, has never been supplanted as an approachable introduction to the theory of philosophical enquiry. It gives Russell's views on such subjects as the distinction between appearance and reality, the existence and nature of matter, idealism, knowledge by acquaintance and by description, induction, truth and falsehood, the distinction between knowledge, error and probable opinion, and the limits and value of philosophical knowledge.

Author : Bernard Linsky
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 43,75 MB
Release : 2011-06-09
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1139497332

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Originally published in 1910, Principia Mathematica led to the development of mathematical logic and computers and thus to information sciences. It became a model for modern analytic philosophy and remains an important work. In the late 1960s the Bertrand Russell Archives at McMaster University in Canada obtained Russell's papers, letters and library. These archives contained the manuscripts for the new Introduction and three Appendices that Russell added to the second edition in 1925. Also included was another manuscript, 'The Hierarchy of Propositions and Functions', which was divided up and re-used to create the final changes for the second edition. These documents provide fascinating insight, including Russell's attempts to work out the theorems in the flawed Appendix B, 'On Induction'. An extensive introduction describes the stages of the manuscript material on the way to print and analyzes the proposed changes in the context of the development of symbolic logic after 1910.

Author : Bertrand Russell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 24,82 MB
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1317835700

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First published in 1966. This collection of essays dates from the first decade of this century and marks an important perio in the evolution of Bertrand Russell's thought. Russell intended the collection 'to appeal to those who take an interest in philosophical questions without having had a professional training in philosophy'- those people will find these writings just as illuminating today.