Author Description
In recent years there have been a number of books-both anthologies and monographs-that have focused on the Liar Paradox and, more generally, on the semantic paradoxes, either offering proposed treatments to those paradoxes or critically evaluating ones that occupy logical space. At the same time, there are a number of people who do great work in philosophy, who have various semantic, logical, metaphysical and/or epistemological commitments that suggest that they should say something about the Liar Paradox, yet who have said very little, if anything, about that paradox or about the extant projects involving it. The purpose of this volume is to afford those philosophers the opportunity to address what might be described as reflections on the Liar.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the Liar Paradox by soliciting contributions from philosophers whose existing logical and metaphysical commitments necessitate a position on semantic paradoxes but who have previously remained silent on the subject. Bradley Armour-Garb, a scholar specializing in logic and the philosophy of language, curates this collection to bridge the gap between established philosophical frameworks and the specific challenges posed by the Liar Paradox. The book functions as a platform for diverse thinkers to apply their broader epistemological and metaphysical theories to the mechanics of self-referential contradiction. By gathering these perspectives, the volume aims to expand the discourse beyond traditional treatments of semantic paradoxes.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A collection of essays addressing the Liar Paradox from varied philosophical standpoints
- Critical evaluations of existing logical treatments of semantic paradoxes
- Explorations of how metaphysical and epistemological commitments influence logical reasoning
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a single, unified solution to the Liar Paradox
- It does not serve as an introductory textbook for students unfamiliar with formal logic
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this volume as a specialized resource for researchers and academics already deeply engaged in the study of semantic paradoxes. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which assumes a high level of familiarity with contemporary analytic philosophy and formal logic.
Page Count:
393
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
ISBN-10:
0190672277
ISBN-13:
9780190672270
Philosophy
Semantics
Logic & Critical Reasoning
Logic
Epistemology
English
Metaphysics
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Linguistics