
Sorensen here offers a unified solution to a large family of philosophical puzzles and paradoxes through a study of "blindspots": consistent propositions that cannot be rationally accepted by certain individuals even though they might by true.
This work investigates the nature of blindspots, defined as consistent propositions that remain rationally inaccessible to specific individuals despite their potential truth. Roy A. Sorensen, a prominent philosopher, utilizes this framework to address a wide array of classical and contemporary logical paradoxes. By examining the limits of rational belief, the author constructs a unified theory that explains why certain truths remain beyond the reach of an agent's cognitive grasp.
What You Will Find
Experts in the field of analytic philosophy recognize this text as a significant contribution to the study of epistemic blindspots and logical consistency. Readers frequently note the high level of academic density, making it a challenging but rewarding resource for advanced students and professional philosophers.
Page Count:
472
Publication Date:
1988-06-30
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198249810
ISBN-13:
9780198249818
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