The Science of Philosophy /

Originally published in 1981, this book was an attempt to bridge the gap between scientists and philosophers by viewing philosophy, at least in part, through scientific eyes. Professor George is not here concerned with the philosophy of science. Rather he is looking at classical philosophical issues...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: George, F. H (Frank Honywill), 1921-1997 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hove [UK] ; New York, NY : Psychology Press, 2015
Series:Psychology revivals
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Original Title Page; Original Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; PART I A Backloth to our Analysis; Introduction; 1 The Nature of Philosophy; 2 Scientific Method and Explanation; 3 Reality and the Cognitive; 4 Perception; Conclusions; PART II: Truth and Meaning; Introduction; 5 Truth; 6 Meaning; 7 Language and Semantics; 8 Pragmatics; Conclusions; PART III: The Formal and the Factual; Introduction; 9 Logic; 10 Formalisation and Axiomatisation; 11 Final Thoughts; References; Name Index; Subject Index