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Forms of Truth and the Unity of Knowledge
Forms of Truth and the Unity of Knowledge addresses a
philosophical subject-the nature of truth and knowledge-but treats
it in a way that draws on insights beyond the usual confines of
modern philosophy. This ambitious collection includes contributions
from established scholars in philosophy, theology, mathematics,
chemistry, biology, psychology, literary criticism, history, and
architecture. It represents an attempt to integrate the insights of
these disciplines and to help them probe their own basic
presuppositions and methods.
The essays in Forms of Truth and the Unity of Knowledge
are collected into five parts, the first dealing with division of
knowledge into multiple disciplines in Western intellectual
history; the second with the foundational disciplines of
epistemology, logic, and mathematics; the third with explanation in
the natural sciences; the fourth with truth and understanding in
disciplines of the humanities; and the fifth with art and
theology.
Contributors: Vittorio Hösle, Keith Lehrer, Robert Hanna,
Laurent Lafforgue, Thomas Nowak, Francisco J. Ayala, Zygmunt Pizlo,
Osborne Wiggins, Allan Gibbard, Carsten Dutt, Aviezer Tucker,
Nicola Di Cosmo, Michael Lykoudis, and Celia Deane-Drummond.
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Dimensions of Goodness
Dimensions of Goodness is based on the second conference of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study, whose aim is to bridge the normative and descriptive dimensions of knowledge by bringing in as many disciplines as possible to address fundamental philosophical issues. While the first conference dealt with the elusive topic of beauty, the second addressed crucial issues of ethics. In the first section of this volume, the German philosophers Franz von Kutschera and Markus Gabriel discuss t.
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Vico's New science of the intersubjective world
\"Among the classics of the history of philosophy, the Scienza nuova (New Science) by Giambattista Vico (1668-1744) was largely neglected and generally misunderstood during the author's lifetime. From the nineteenth century onwards Vico's views found a wider audience, and today his influence is widespread in the humanities and social sciences. The New Science is often taught in courses at colleges and universities, both in philosophy and Italian departments and in general humanities courses. Despite the excellent English translations of this enigmatic book and numerous studies in English of Vico, many sections of the work remain challenging to the modern reader. Vico's New Science of the Intersubjective World offers both an in-depth analysis of all the important ideas of the book as well as an evaluation of their contribution to our present understanding of the social world. In the first chapter, Vittorio Hosle examines Vico's life, sources, and writings. The second and third chapters discuss the concerns and problems of the Scienza nuova. The fourth chapter traces the broader history of Vico's reception. Hosle facilitates the understanding of many passages in the work as well as the overarching structure of its claims, which are often dispersed over many sections. Hosle reformulates Vico's vision in such a way that it is not only of historical interest but may inspire ongoing debates about the nature of the humanities and social sciences as well as many other issues on which Vico sheds light, from the relation of poetry and poetics to the development of law. This book will prepare students and scholars for a precise study of the Scienza nuova, equipping them with the necessary categories and context and familiarizing them with the most important problems in the critical debate on Vico's philosophy. \"Vico's New Science of the Intersubjective World delivers a comprehensive treatment of Vico, which is neither too detailed and technical nor too superficial. The book gives a clear picture of what Vico wanted to say, where he might have been wrong or become obsolete, and what his true achievements are for which he still deserves praise.\" --Peter Konig, University of Heidelberg\"-- Provided by publisher.
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