Realism and Appearances: An Essay in Ontology by John W. Yolton (English) Paperb

The Nile on eBay   Realism and Appearances by John W. Yolton

An examination of the relation between appearance and reality.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

This book addresses one of the fundamental topics in philosophy: the relation between appearance and reality. John Yolton draws on a rich combination of historical and contemporary material, ranging from the early modern period to present-day debates, to examine this central philosophical preoccupation, which he presents in terms of distinctions between phenomena and causes, causes and meaning, and persons and man. He explores in detail how Locke, Berkeley and Hume talk of appearances and their relation to reality, and offers illuminating connections and comparisons with the work of contemporary philosophers such as Paul Churchland and John McDowell. He concludes by offering his own proposal for a 'realism of appearances', which incorporates elements of both Humean and Kantian thinking. His important study will be of interest to a wide range of readers in the history of philosophy, the history of ideas, and contemporary philosophy of mind, epistemology and metaphysics.

Table of Contents

1. Mind, matter and sense qualia; 2. Causing and signifying; 3. Actions and persons; 4. Locke on the knowledge of things themselves; 5. The notions of Berkeley's philosophy; 6. Hume's appearances and the vocabulary of awareness; 7. Hume's ontology; Conclusion: realism of appearances.

Review

"An excellent and accurate account." Review of Metaphysics

Promotional

A wide-ranging and illuminating examination of the relation between appearance and reality.

Review Quote

"An excellent and accurate account." Review of Metaphysics

Promotional "Headline"

A wide-ranging and illuminating examination of the relation between appearance and reality.

Description for Bookstore

This book draws on a rich combination of historical and contemporary material to examine one of the fundamental topics in philosophy: the relation between appearance and reality. It will interest a wide range of readers in the history of philosophy and in contemporary philosophy of mind, epistemology and metaphysics.

Description for Library

This book draws on a rich combination of historical and contemporary material to examine one of the fundamental topics in philosophy: the relation between appearance and reality. It will interest a wide range of readers in the history of philosophy and in contemporary philosophy of mind, epistemology and metaphysics.

Details ISBN0521776600 Author John W. Yolton Short Title REALISM & APPEARANCES Pages 172 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521776600 ISBN-13 9780521776608 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 111 Year 2000 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle An Essay in Ontology Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Residence US Affiliation Rutgers University, New Jersey DOI 10.1604/9780521776608 UK Release Date 2000-05-18 AU Release Date 2000-05-18 NZ Release Date 2000-05-18 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Publication Date 2000-05-18 Alternative 9780521772273 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

TheNile_Item_ID:91366343;