Truth

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By John P. Burgess and Alexis G. Burgess

Series: Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy

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Truth by John P. Burgess and Alexis G. Burgess explores the philosophical concept of truth, examining how it has been interpreted and understood throughout history. The book delves into various theories and approaches, ranging from classic ideas to contemporary debates, providing a nuanced perspective on what truth means in philosophical discourse without relying on any particular standpoint. It serves as an engaging introduction for readers looking to deepen their understanding of one of philosophy’s central themes.
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This is a concise introduction to current philosophical debates about truth. Combining philosophical and technical material, the book is organized around, but not limited to, the view known as deflationism. In clear language, Burgess and Burgess cover a wide range of issues, including the nature of truth, the status of truth-value gaps, the relatio

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This is a concise introduction to current philosophical debates about truth. Combining philosophical and technical material, the book is organised around, but not limited to, the view known as deflationism.

In clear language, Burgess and Burgess cover a wide range of issues, including the nature of truth, the status of truth-value gaps, the relationship between truth and meaning, relativism and pluralism about truth, and semantic paradoxes from Alfred Tarski to Saul Kripke and beyond.

The book provides a rich picture of contemporary philosophical theorising about truth, one that will be essential reading for philosophy students as well as philosophers specialising in other areas.

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Truth by John P. Burgess and Alexis G. Burgess is lauded for its concise yet comprehensive exploration of truth-related topics, making it accessible and engaging. While it introduces various current approaches to truth and paradoxes, it retains an introductory feel. The authors critically examine several theories of truth with mathematical clarity, offering a potential model for further philosophical research on truth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691163673

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 1 table.

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 176

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Alexis G. Burgess John P. Burgess Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy

About the Author

Alexis G. Burgess is assistant professor of philosophy at Stanford University. He is coeditor of Metasemantics: New Essays on the Foundations of Meaning. John P. Burgess is the John N. Woodhull Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University. His books include Philosophical Logic and Fixing Frege (both Princeton).