{"title":"Ilhan Inan","description":"\u003cp\u003eIlhan Inan’s works invite readers into the rich terrain of \u003cem\u003ephilosophy and psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, exploring profound questions about human thought, curiosity, and understanding. His writing blends intellectual rigor with a reflective tone, making complex ideas accessible to those intrigued by the nature of knowledge and existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom insightful examinations of curiosity to thoughtful analyses of the mind, Inan’s books engage with core philosophical themes that challenge and inspire. Suitable for readers who appreciate thoughtful inquiry, his work offers both clarity and depth in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-curiosity-by-ilhan-inan-9781138098664","title":"The Philosophy of Curiosity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Ilhan Inan questions the classical definition of curiosity as \u003cem\u003ea desire to know.\u003c\/em\u003e Working in an area where epistemology and philosophy of language overlap, Inan forges a link between our ability to become aware of our ignorance and our linguistic aptitude to construct terms referring to things unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book introduces the notion of inostensible reference (or reference to the unknown). Ilhan connects this notion to related concepts in philosophy of language: knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by description; the referential and the attributive uses of definite descriptions; the \u003cem\u003ede re\/de dicto\u003c\/em\u003e distinction; and Kripke’s distinction between rigid and accidental designators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing with a discussion of the conditions for curiosity and its satisfaction, Inan argues that the learning process—starting in curiosity and ending in knowledge—is always an effort to transform our inostensible terms into ostensible ones. A contextual account is adopted for the satisfaction of curiosity. It then discusses the conditions of successful reference to the object of curiosity and its presuppositions. The book concludes with a discussion on the limits of curiosity and its satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608125260012,"sku":"9781138098664","price":118.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138098664-the-philosophy-of-curiosity.jpg?v=1778184444"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ilhan-inan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}