The Correspondence Theory of Truth: An Essay on the Metaphysics of Predication b

Description: The Correspondence Theory of Truth by Andrew Newman This work discusses metaphysical issues such as predication, facts, and propositions. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This work presents a version of the correspondence theory of truth based on Wittgensteins Tractatus and Russells theory of truth and discusses related metaphysical issues such as predication, facts, and propositions. Like Russell and one prominent interpretation of the Tractatus, it assumes a realist view of universals and argues that facts as real entities are not needed. It will intrigue teachers and advanced students of philosophy interested in the conception of truth and in the metaphysics related to the correspondence theory of truth. Table of Contents Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Universals, predication and truth; 2. The univocity of truth; 3. The correspondence theory for predicative sentences; 4. Russells theory of truth and its principal problems; 5. How predicative beliefs correspond to the world; 6. The metaphysics of facts; 7. The metaphysics of propositions; 8. The correspondence theory and complex propositions; Bibliography; Index. Review Andrew Newmans … book … bursts at the seams with details and extremely informative discussions of the nature of facts and propositions, Truth-maker accounts, predication and properties. It will be of definite interest to anyone thinking about the history and underlying metaphysics of this most classical of truth theories. The Philosophical Quarterly Promotional This work discusses metaphysical issues such as predication, facts and propositions. Review Quote "The Correspondence Theory of Truth is a welcome addition to the literature on truth ... Newman has done a thorough job of providing us with such an account. His book should be at the forefront of the debate about the nature of truth for a long time to come." Philosophy in Review Promotional "Headline" This work discusses metaphysical issues such as predication, facts and propositions. Description for Bookstore This work presents a version of the correspondence theory of truth based on Wittgensteins Tractatus and Russells theory of truth and discusses metaphysical issues such as predication, facts and propositions. It will interest those who study the realistic conception of truth and issues related to the correspondence theory of truth. Description for Library This work presents a version of the correspondence theory of truth based on Wittgensteins Tractatus and Russells theory of truth and discusses metaphysical issues such as predication, facts and propositions. It will interest those who study the realistic conception of truth and issues related to the correspondence theory of truth. Details ISBN0521811392 Author Andrew Newman Pages 264 Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Cambridge Studies in Philosophy Year 2002 ISBN-10 0521811392 ISBN-13 9780521811392 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2002-06-24 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle An Essay on the Metaphysics of Predication Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 121 Edition 1st Short Title CORRESPONDENCE THEORY OF TRUTH Language English Media Book Illustrations black & white illustrations Affiliation University of Nebraska, Omaha DOI 10.1604/9780521811392 UK Release Date 2002-06-24 AU Release Date 2002-06-24 NZ Release Date 2002-06-24 Alternative 9780511497971 Audience Professional & Vocational 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:95109286;

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