The Philosophy of Jaakko Hintikka |
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| Editor:
| Auxier, Randall E.
Hahn, Lewis Edwin |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8126-9462-8 |
| Publication Date: | May 2006 |
| Publisher: | Open Court
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $59.95 |
Book Description:
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One of the world’s most influential logicians, Jaakko Hintikka is a leading figure on the international philosophical scene. Here, he responds to his critics. The 27 critical and descriptive essays in this book, written by important scholars from a variety of fields, challenge Hintikka’s innovations in philosophy, logic, and linguistics. His replies, and the essays themselves, all previously unpublished, form a lively, provocative exchange of ideas. Also included is an...
More DescriptionOne of the world’s most influential logicians, Jaakko Hintikka is a leading figure on the international philosophical scene. Here, he responds to his critics. The 27 critical and descriptive essays in this book, written by important scholars from a variety of fields, challenge Hintikka’s innovations in philosophy, logic, and linguistics. His replies, and the essays themselves, all previously unpublished, form a lively, provocative exchange of ideas. Also included is an intellectual autobiography and a complete bibliography of Hintikka's writings.