
This book comprises all of Dummett's published and previously unpublished essays on Gottlob Frege, with the exception of those included in his Truth and Other Enigmas. In some of these essays he explores the relation of Frege's ideas to those of his predecessors and contemporaries. In others he considers critically some interpretations of Frege, and develops the argument for a sound understanding of Frege's thought. Several of the essays illustrate his contention that Frege's work remains the best starting point for the investigation of problems concerning truth, meaning, and thought and language, which are still among the most contentious issues in modern analytical philosophy.
This collection investigates the foundational role of Gottlob Frege’s work in addressing the central problems of truth, meaning, and the relationship between thought and language. Sir Michael Dummett, a preeminent scholar of analytical philosophy, compiles his extensive research to clarify Frege’s contributions. By examining Frege’s intellectual connections to his contemporaries and critiquing various scholarly interpretations, Dummett argues that Frege’s framework remains the most viable starting point for modern philosophical inquiry.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this volume as a critical resource for those engaged in the study of analytical philosophy and the history of logic. Readers frequently note the high level of academic density and the rigorous, technical nature of Dummett’s prose.
Page Count:
344
Publication Date:
1996-03-14
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
019823628X
ISBN-13:
9780198236283
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