Wilfrid Sellars, Idealism, And Realism: Understanding Psychological Nominalism
by Patrick J. Reider /
2016 / English / EPUB
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Wilfrid Sellars, Idealism, and Realism
Wilfrid Sellars, Idealism, and Realism is the first study
of its kind to address a range of realist and idealist views
inspired by psychological nominalism. Bringing together premier
analytic realists and distinguished defenders of German idealism,
it reveals why psychological nominalism is one of the most
important theories of the mind to come out the 20th century.
is the first study
of its kind to address a range of realist and idealist views
inspired by psychological nominalism. Bringing together premier
analytic realists and distinguished defenders of German idealism,
it reveals why psychological nominalism is one of the most
important theories of the mind to come out the 20th century.
The theory, first put forward by Wilfrid Sellars, argues that
language is the only means by which humans can learn the types of
socially shared practices that permit rationality. Although
wedded to important aspects of German idealism, Sellars' theory
is couched in bold realist terms of the analytic tradition. Those
who are sympathetic to German idealism find this realist's
appropriation of German idealism problematic.
The theory, first put forward by Wilfrid Sellars, argues that
language is the only means by which humans can learn the types of
socially shared practices that permit rationality. Although
wedded to important aspects of German idealism, Sellars' theory
is couched in bold realist terms of the analytic tradition. Those
who are sympathetic to German idealism find this realist's
appropriation of German idealism problematic.Wilfrid Sellars,
Idealism and Realism
Wilfrid Sellars,
Idealism and Realism thus creates a rare venue for realists
and idealists to debate the epistemic outcome of the mental
processes they both claim are essential to experience. Their
resulting discussion bridges the gap between analytic and
continental philosophy.
thus creates a rare venue for realists
and idealists to debate the epistemic outcome of the mental
processes they both claim are essential to experience. Their
resulting discussion bridges the gap between analytic and
continental philosophy.
In providing original and accessible chapters on psychological
nominalism, this volume raises themes that intersect with
numerous disciplines: the philosophy of mind, philosophy of
language, epistemology, and metaphysics. It also provides clarity
on arguably the best available account of why humans can reason,
be self-aware, know, and act as agents.
In providing original and accessible chapters on psychological
nominalism, this volume raises themes that intersect with
numerous disciplines: the philosophy of mind, philosophy of
language, epistemology, and metaphysics. It also provides clarity
on arguably the best available account of why humans can reason,
be self-aware, know, and act as agents.