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A Philosophical Study

By David Lewis

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Convention by David Lewis is a foundational work in philosophy, exploring how social conventions arise and sustain themselves without explicit agreements. Through a philosophical lens, the book delves into how coordination can occur when individuals follow shared rules and practices, paving the way for understanding social behaviour and communication. Lewis employs game theory to analyse these complex interactions, offering insights into the nature of collective human action.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring philosophical discussions on social conventions and how they influence human behaviour and language. It's an insightful read for those interested in the intersection of psychology and philosophy, offering a deep dive into the mechanisms behind societal norms and collective agreements.

Convention

Convention was immediately recognized as a major contribution to the subject and its significance has remained undiminished since its first publication in 1969.

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Convention was immediately recognised as a major contribution to the subject and its significance has remained undiminished since its first publication in 1969.

Lewis analyses social conventions as regularities in the resolution of recurring coordination problems—situations characterised by interdependent decision processes in which common interests are at stake. Conventions are contrasted with other kinds of regularity, and conventions governing systems of communication are given special attention.

This book is of central importance to philosophers, linguists, social scientists, legal theorists, and anyone interested in the role of convention in the function of social behaviour and language.

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Convention by David Lewis is widely regarded as a pivotal work in philosophy, exploring the concept of convention beyond arbitrary referential meaning. Reviews commend Lewis for re-establishing the importance of convention in understanding language and truth, noting the book as a significant contribution and a valuable resource for teaching.

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ISBN: 9780631232575

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 354g

Pages: 228

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David Lewis Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

David Lewis (1941–2001) was Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University. His publications include Counterfactuals (reissued by Blackwell 2000), On the Plurality of Worlds (reissued by Blackwell, 2000), Parts of Classes (1991), and numerous articles in metaphysics and other areas. Many of his writings are available in his Collected Papers.

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