
Almost no systematic theorizing is generality-free. Scientists test general hypotheses; set theorists prove theorems about every set; metaphysicians espouse theses about all things of any kind. But do we ever succeed in theorizing about absolutely everything? Not according to generality relativism, which J.P. Studd defends in this book.
This book investigates the philosophical viability of generality relativism, specifically questioning whether it is possible to construct a coherent theory that encompasses absolutely everything. James Studd, a philosopher specializing in logic and language, utilizes formal semantic frameworks and set-theoretic analysis to challenge the traditional assumption that universal quantification can be applied without restriction. He argues that the limitations inherent in our linguistic and logical systems necessitate a relativistic approach to generality.
What You Will Find
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Experts in formal logic and analytic metaphysics identify this work as a rigorous contribution to the ongoing debate surrounding absolute generality. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which requires a strong background in symbolic logic to fully grasp the author's arguments.
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Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191788732
ISBN-13:
9780191788734
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