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Ineffability and Philosophy

By André Kukla

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Ineffability and Philosophy

By André Kukla

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Presenting a fascinating analysis of the idea of what can't be said, this book ascertains whether the notion of there being a truth, or a state of affairs, or knowledge that can't be expressed linguistically is a coherent notion. The author distinguishes different senses in which it might be said that something can't be said. The first part looks at the question of whether ineffability is a coherent idea. Part two evaluates two families of arguments regarding whether ineffable states of affairs actually exist: the argument from mysticism and the argument from epistemic boundedness. Part three looks more closely at the relation between mystic and non-mystic stances. In the fourth and final part the author distinguishes five qualitatively different types of ineffability. Ineffability and Philosophy is a significant contribution to this area of research and will be essential reading for philosophers and those researching and studying the philosophy of language.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
184
Release Date:
2005-01-01
Publication Date:
2004-11-18
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0415339707
ISBN13:
9780415339704
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
370 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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