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New Problems of Philosophy

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John V. (Dartmouth College, USA) Kulvicki

Images

New Problems of Philosophy

Images

New Problems of Philosophy: Images

 

"The use of images, diagrams and pictures - and the related problem of how one thing may represent another - is one of the central problems in philosophy. This is the first book to connect the problem of representational artifacts to philosophy of science, philosophy of mind and aesthetics.

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Beschrijving New Problems of Philosophy: Images

The problem of images – how one thing can represent another – has been a central issue in philosophy since Plato and preoccupied recent philosophers such as Wittgenstein. Essential reading for students and professional philosophers alike, the book also contains chapters summaries, annotated further reading and a glossary.

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9780415557016
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224
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New Problems of Philosophy
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Filosofie
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Taylor & Francis Ltd

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