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Second Philosophy

By Penelope Maddy

Second Philosophy

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Many philosophers these days consider themselves naturalists, but it's doubtful any two of them intend the same position by the term. In Second Philosophy, Penelope Maddy describes and practices a particularly austere form of naturalism called "Second Philosophy." Without a definitive criterion for what counts as "science" and what doesn't, Second Philosophy can't be specified directly ("trust only the methods of science" for example), so Maddy proceeds instead by illustrating the behaviors of an idealized inquirer she calls the "Second Philosopher." mhis Second Philosopher begins from perceptual common sense experimentation, theory formation and testing, working all the while to asses, correct and improve her methods as she goes. Second Philosophy is then the result of the Second Philosopher's investigations.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
464
Release Date:
2007-05-31
Publication Date:
2007-04-19
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0199273669
ISBN13:
9780199273669
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
857 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
29 cm
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